Manuals have some good points, but I'll stick with manu-matics, thanks. There are some occasions (read: about 95% of the time) that I don't want the hassle of dealing with shifting and gear selection. When the special time does occur (bad weather, fun twisty roads, spinning tires), I can easily shift into manual mode and do it that way.
Computerized transmissions are SO good in today's automotive world that there really is no performance benefit from driving a manual. You might save a little on gas, but that's about it. In the end, I would never buy a BMW, Merc, Corvette, ect. with a manual. Save sticks for less-advanced set-ups like four-banger econo-boxes, Mustangs, and anything from Honda.
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