Ya'll. I'm looking at buying my first Honda and I'm very close to getting the Accord EX. My dilemma is whether to get the 2.4L EX 5-speed, or the V6 EX Auto. This car will remain stock as I'm only going to keep it for a few years and want to sell an unmodified car. That said, I think I'd enjoy the 2.4L mated with the 5-speed due to better handling and better control over the transmission. My only reason for even considering an automatic, is resale value.

I drive sticks, period. But not everyone is like me, I understand. Does anyone have experience comparing the resale values on an automatic vs. manual Accord? I'm guessing that the automatic will keep the value better and also sell better when I'm ready to sell, considering "most" buyers of the sedan, are new families, not intending to buy a "spirited" car, as much as a dependable car.