[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by bdbx18

LOL, I did the rainy Friday night grind on the 405 today. You could not pay me enough to get a stick shift ever again. The last manual I've had (not counting the M3's SMG which technically is a auto-clutch manual), was a MR2T, also on the 405 and it was 1st, 2nd, neutral, 1st, 2nd all the way. When I got out, I was limping. My BRZ 6AT, paddle/manual shifts when I want to play and D mode when I want it easy, is PERFECT.

Originally Posted by mit_peid

Let me put my MT hat on.... First gear feels so much better with a stick-shift. I can rev it up to 5k and pop the clutch, something I can't do with the Auto. The Auto just feels sluggish in 1st. If there's anything a REAL sports car can do, a real sports car SHOULD be able to rev without needing to place the PRNDL into P or N first. I have driven an Auto (a 4Runner) for the last six years and had forgotten how much fun it was just to run through the gears, especially on a car designed to bring driving back en vogue. The money and weight saved going with a Stick-shift will go back into the car in some nice wheels and tires. I just came to the realization that I'd regret not getting the Manual more than I'd ever regret not getting the paddle-shifting Auto. When I was at the dealer this last week, they had 4 FR-S Autos but the zero Manuals; the MTs stayed on the lot for an average of one day. Seems like the Autos will have a tougher time in the resell market as well (despite being $1100 more expensive).

been wondering about this too! it is possible that THIS car with a "slush"
box MAY experience reduced re-sale value over the long term! if ever a car needed a smooth manual tranny,it's this one!..just sayin'