My previous cars were all AT for "daily driving" and "ease of use". My BRZ is my first standard trans car and I have to say.... the amount of control and "connection" to her is worth the occasional stop and go hell that is Chicago traffic. Although, I barely hit 5000 miles per year on any of my cars. This one just begs to be driven, and driven hard. Nothing like working your left foot and getting through all the gears between 4500 and 7000 rpm. Its addictive and very satisfying.
