[Grumpy Old Man]

I realize a manual is a bit slower, it wasn't always that way but I think the point is that most drivers can't drive any car close to it's limits so the benefit of the automatic isn't really getting to use to its full potential. I'd rather drive a stick any day of the week, but I'm old school. I wouldn't buy any sports car that didn't have a manual, I won't even look at them. I'm not going to the track, but I do like a twisty road and I love rowing the gears.