For me, the manual is the only way to go, for almost any situation. I just like the fun factor. Manuals used to get alot better gas mileage and longevity than their automatic counterparts, but as automatics have gotten better, they'll usually last just as long as manual transmissions, and don't need a few clutch changes over the course of it's lifetime, like a manual. Also, for those that shift automatics manually, you're not getting as much control as you think. The computer still checks your gear decision and only changes gears when it's safe, so it's harder to break your engine.
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-Erik
Stupid people shouldn't breed.
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