honestly, my decision to sell the volvo was based pretty heavily on the fact it was auto. Sure the milage sucked, and it had electrical gremlins, but I can't enjoy myself driving an auto.... and if I don't enjoy driving, it becomes a chore, which is totally lame.

I will never own another auto in my life if I can help it (with the possible exception of a truck, but even then, I would still prefer stick.