As much as I love manuals, I found that every single manual I have driven usually gets driven into the ground. I have a tendancy to drive aggressively (perfect driving record)
Maybe its all those damn video games or something I dunno, but I've noticed the automatic transmissions keep me from driving like too much of an ass, and in turn, my car last a lot lot longer than the manuals did.
But I agree, manuals are way more fun
