The Ultimate Question...

[Ashar]

Okay, so it's time I asked...It's time to separate the men from the boys...The question is simple...Manual transmission or Automatic? I personally love Manual and detest Automatic...My left foot gets bored just sitting there...Manual requires more driving experience and more concentration...You truly are in control of the car...So what's yours?

[Craig.]

depends on the situation really. Around town and in general day to day driving I prefer automatics. Give me a track car and I'd demand a manual every time. I found the best cure for left foot boredom is left foot braking. Learning it is not that hard, and actually quite fun.
The only appeal manuals have to me are the heel toe shifting methods avaliable.

[C]

Both.

[MWISimmer]

The only appeal manuals have to me are the heel toe shifting methods avaliable.

Heel and toe takes a bit of getting used to but once you've got it mastered it helps with balance and weight distribution under heavy braking. A quick blip on the throttle whilst changing down stops the car lunging forward through engine braking and also helps you get back on the power a lot quicker because the revs are at the right speed.
A good balance of weight distribution and smoothness when driving means the coffee stays in the cup, not in your lap. (Joke)
I've got heel and toe braking down to a tee in my company Citroen Berlingo 1.8 diesel, but then again I don't have to worry about fuel bills.  ;D

[Jared]

I have two cars, a 2003 PT cruiser which is 5speed manual, and a 1965 Mercury Comet which is automatic....if I had my way they would only make cars in manual transmission as I LOVE driving this way everyday

[Craig.]

The only appeal manuals have to me are the heel toe shifting methods avaliable.

Heel and toe takes a bit of getting used to but once you've got it mastered it helps with balance and weight distribution under heavy braking. A quick blip on the throttle whilst changing down stops the car lunging forward through engine braking and also helps you get back on the power a lot quicker because the revs are at the right speed.
A good balance of weight distribution and smoothness when driving means the coffee stays in the cup, not in your lap. (Joke)
I've got heel and toe braking down to a tee in my company Citroen Berlingo 1.8 diesel, but then again I don't have to worry about fuel bills.

[Ashar]

The only appeal manuals have to me are the heel toe shifting methods avaliable.

Heel and toe takes a bit of getting used to but once you've got it mastered it helps with balance and weight distribution under heavy braking. A quick blip on the throttle whilst changing down stops the car lunging forward through engine braking and also helps you get back on the power a lot quicker because the revs are at the right speed.
A good balance of weight distribution and smoothness when driving means the coffee stays in the cup, not in your lap. (Joke)
I've got heel and toe braking down to a tee in my company Citroen Berlingo 1.8 diesel, but then again I don't have to worry about fuel bills.  ;D

Or the clutches you can end up going through when getting it wrong while learning.

I learnt Manual in 2 hours of practice...Within 2 days, I was driving in Italy at speeds over 200KPH...Not bragging, I'm just saying how much work I was dedicated to put into it

[Mushroom_Farmer]

Both. For just plain ol' fun driving a manual is good. Somedays, after a hard day's work I just feel like letting the car do the shifting for me.

[Craig.]

The only appeal manuals have to me are the heel toe shifting methods avaliable.

Heel and toe takes a bit of getting used to but once you've got it mastered it helps with balance and weight distribution under heavy braking. A quick blip on the throttle whilst changing down stops the car lunging forward through engine braking and also helps you get back on the power a lot quicker because the revs are at the right speed.
A good balance of weight distribution and smoothness when driving means the coffee stays in the cup, not in your lap. (Joke)
I've got heel and toe braking down to a tee in my company Citroen Berlingo 1.8 diesel, but then again I don't have to worry about fuel bills.

[eno]

For a real challenge ....... 10tons, 6ft off road wheels n tyres(x6) ....6x4 wheel drive.... NO syncromesh... NO power assistance for anything... Now try heel and toe, you need heel and toe on each pedal to move it plus anything else you can fit on it. Heating.. the metal engine cover between the seats air conditioning .... open the windows (very small) and the gun hatch in the roof.

[Willit Run]

All my cars when I was younger were manual trans.  I could not see having a 430 H.P. Mustang with a automatic in it!!

I'm sorry to say that now a days all my vehicles have a No Hands Trans in them.  My Wife won't drive a stick and does not want to learn!!

When I go out and buy my new Shelby GT500 Mustang it will be a stick!!

[Omag 2.0]

MANUAL! Real men do it manual...  :P  ;)

[Ashar]

MANUAL! Real men do it manual...  :P  ;)

Precisely my point 8-) 8-)

[Mushroom_Farmer]

"Real men are secure enough in their manhood to let their gears be shifted for them."
Quote from Real Men Don't Eat Quiche, 1982.

[expat]

Got in touch with my effeminate side 2 1/2  years age and bought an automatic..............My first, but the deal was too good to pass , however, as it is a 5 Series BMW I don't feel too ducky  :D

Matt