Pleassseee drop the auto
Pleassseee drop the auto attitude!
If you drive in most congested urban areas where there's nowhere to track, a manual can be a pain. Sure its provides more involvement but an auto can free up some of your already overtaxed attention to other car duties. Have you seen GM's and BMW's autos in testing? They kick the manual's ass and get better fuel mileage.
Some car guys hold on to the myth of the magical manual like it was the last hair on their heads. Drive what you want and don't look down your nose at others.