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Originally Posted by carbonBLUE

????? what ?????
i love my manual, i am getting the auto ft86 though( i know shun me but i have kids and will pass this car down and i dont think you should drive a stick till youve learned to drive a car in the first place, ie with an auto).... but ive only been driving a manual for 2 years (learned from scratch leaving the lot) and now its second nature
i personally don't think about shifting when im heel toeing(which is completely unnecessary) when coming up to stop light, off ramps, emergency stops

drive a manual long enough and you wont feel the difference between auto and stick

Everyone should learn on a manual. Those that hate it, medical reasons, or simply terrible traffic, can go to auto. I've noticed that people driving manuals tend to be more aware of their car and what is around them. Driving an auto allows more time for your mind to wander, and on the road that isn't a good thing.


The last line is generally false for an enthusiast. Drive a manual long enough and you won't be able to stand going back to an automatic.