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For me the manual is the only way to go with a sports car. Then again, I don't typically drive in alot of stop and go traffic.

If I lived in the city, I wouldn't hesitate to buy an auto. The auto Z's paddle shifters can allow for a "manual" type of experience...almost.

The synchro rev match feature has no bearing on the ability or ease to driving a stick shift. Any car that's already moving can be downshifted without issue.

The issue with driving a stick (properly) is leaving from a dead stop. Since this issue is cleared up usually in about 10 minutes of driving one, I would say get the stick if that's what you want.

Make up your own mind test drive both cars.

I traded in a 05 MT for a 09 AT. The 7 speed has one to many gears IMO
But that being said the AT is one bad -ss transmission. I love the paddle shifters
and i don't miss that clutch one bit. With the auto you can have the best of both worlds.

If you get the auto, we will have to revoke your Man card.

holy shyt you're still alive? thought you were dead man :(

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As far as renting a manual, I'm not aware of any mainstream rental car companies
in TX still renting manuals (Hertz, Enterprise, etc.). I'd be very interested to see a
link to one