Dream car as my first MT?

forza370z

The third most left pedal next to the brake pedal in a manual transmission makes it all better.

OP, get a MT. Once you master it you will appreciate it. And you will certainly know better on how your car works too. Always get a manual on a sports car coz I don't want the car to drive me fast I want myself to learn how to drive the car fast. And that's the real fun factor in a manual transmission.

RonZwanson

OP,

I also bought my car under similar circumstances. I'd driven manuals before, but hadn't in a while. That's one of the reasons I went for the sport package. The syncro rev helps while you're shaking off the rust/getting a feel for the car. I drove mine over and hour and a half home from the dealership and did fine. I wouldn't be scared of mastering the operation of the MT.

That being said, if I was in heavy bumper-to-bumper traffic every day, constantly stopping and going, I'd give the AT some serious consideration. (Actually I may consider a different ride...but that's beside the point.)

So basically I've given you no strong persuasion in any direction. You're welcome.

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