i've had one automatic car, and one manual car for the past 3 years.

to me, this is the best approach. i feel the advantages of both whenever i drive each car.

the heavy ass clutch and the necessity to be "delicate" with the throttle (for driving around town and being in traffic etc - basically anything non-performance) in the evo was a major pain in the ass at times.

going back to the 240sx with its remote start and automatic trans was always a pleasant experience.

 

no. Regular manual > *
I've heard people say they got tired of shifting...I've had my car for 8 1/2 years, and not even once have I wished I didn't have to shift.
I could probably deal with a DSG or some kind of automated manual...but I absolutely hate driving an auto. I even drove my friend's C63 AMG and although it was fast as balls, I still didn't really enjoy it.

 

this is the case with many people.

my views changed when i did my first track event in the evo. there were times where i misjudged a shift point or was just concentrating on controlling the car that i would forget shifting or what gear to heel-toe to. call me a noob, but if i had the option to have a fast ass car where i'd be able to just concentrate on enjoying the G-forces and whatever else other than shifting, i'd choose the non-manual option. given my noob track driving skills, i'd rather have an automated manual so i can rid my fears of crazy ass track speeds easier.

 

don't be such a sissy :fawk:

 

driving a manual in NYC :down:

 

come to the next track event with me then and show me your skills :fawk: if i run quicker times :squint:

 

see, we have ridiculous traffic here. I just avoid it. works for me.

 

spelling > me

manual......

and i only love nelson :sex0r:

 

cant live w/o manual. only automatic car ive driven was my 07 TL and i couldnt stand it regardless of how nice the overall car was. probably why i went towards the other extreme and got the S2k h:

 

You can't avoid LA traffic any which way you spin it.