I drive a manual. Its my first in about 8 years. I learned in a stick with a 72 super beetle. Being that this is a sports car (mostly.) I was in the mind set that I want to be connected to the car when I drive it. (That is the point of a sports car right?) One of these days, I would like to test drive an AT FR-S to see how it feels and smooth the car feels. My next car after this is payed off and is no longer my DD, I will get an auto along with a full electric or hybrid car. Gas is going to only get worse and worse, but I plan to own my FR-S for a long time.