There are benefits/drawbacks to both auto and manual transmissions. Being that the FT-86 is performance oriented and this is a performance oriented site, it is normal for one to encounter more individuals that like manual transmissions on this site. If we were talking about a cadilac cts sedan, this would be just the opposite.
I am sure we all understand that there has always been a healthy debate on wether an auto is better then a manual transmission. This thread was set up to ask us which we prefer not which was better.
Understand that drag car drivers use manual because there would be very little driver skill involved otherwise. F1 drivers use push button autos because they don't have time to take their eyes off the rdwy.
I prefer manual because I am a control freak and a manual has better control of the car by the driver. The auto may be able to shift better in a straight line, but I still prefer shifting (while I still can) to pushing buttons. However, there will always be "that time" when I am holding a coke, trying to eat a hamburger and can't shift. Then.....I will wish I had the auto.
