[ray7792]

I've had my Auto BRZ for about a 1.5 years now, in the beginning I enjoyed it and whatnot...However, right now I can honestly say that I am bored of the those silly paddle shifters and not having a clutch.

I'm in NYC traffic quite often and have been in a manual and of course automatic and it isn't that big of a deal. It is sitting in traffic that is bad, some extra foot work doesn't add much to how shitty it is. Don't let that thought be the deciding factor..please.

The auto is very lovely for driving with the gf, holding hands, etc. Means that she, friends, and family who don't know stick can drive it as well. Saved me once as a buddy drove me back when I was a little drunk.

Mileage...depends on how you drive, I got about the same MPG as my friend with a manual BRZ.

Auto is a little more practical, but as others have said...so is a damn camry. Get the manual