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I've driven both and while the AT is quite nice for a automatic, it really feels like it drains some of the life out of the car. As others have stated, it sucks a bit of power out of the car and in a car that has just adequate power, it really makes it feel a bit less fun overall. I think in a car that's lightweight and low on power such as this, a manual transmission helps significantly due to the driver engagement that it offers.
On another note...when I was shopping for my FR-S there was only one automatic on the lot. They had 11 other manual transmission cars with various options/colors, but only one automatic. I really wonder if that's just my dealership catering to average enthusiast who would typically buy a FR-S or if significantly less automatics are made compared to manuals.
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