Im starting to second guess it. I mainly ordered it because traffic is crazy out here in vegas but I have always wanted a manual. I told myself that if I could drive all the way across the country by myself like I did this summer, then I can no doubt handle driving a manual. I just dont want it to be something I regret down the road, since this car is going to be the most expensive thing that I have ever bought and I want to have fun with it. What would you guys do? Keep the auto or get a manual? Also, Im only 18 if that matters at all in my decision making process

 

I'd say get the manual. I'm not saying that you can't have fun in an automatic; it is just that you can have more fun in a manual (ok ok a biased and opinion based statement, i know.) I just got rid of my automatic Eclipse and picked up a manual Mustang. The only time I miss the automatic is when I'm driving into D.C. to work or out of work before i hit the clear spots. It all balances out though when I get out of traffic.

 

manual

 

i drove an auto my whole life until about six years ago (i'm 29)- i have never looked back . yes, manual is a pita when you get sutck in traffic, and i might rethink my opinion if i had to commute through heavy traffic on a daily basis, but, there's nothing like the control you get from a manual tranny. not to mention the fact that it's a ton of fun, and it makes you look much cooler [8D]

 

 

I drive here in the crowded Silicon Valley and I have a m/t. Haven't regretted it once. I was even offered the exact same vehicle from the dealer lot, only with an Auto for the exact same price....still took the manual. It also helps that I have an Navigator and Volvo with an auto if I need a break...

 

You will R-E-G-R-E-T it if you get an automatic. Almost everytime you drive you'll be wishing you could shift. Especially since it's a stang. Believe me, been there, done that!

 

With a manual transmission, you can add shifter modifications; I am unaware of any automatic mods. You can up shift, down shift, and bark your tires either way more often. You can control the shift points on a manual transmission. Manual transmissions usually provide slightly better gas mileage. Automatic transmissions usually cost more as an option. A manual transmission seems more appropriate in a muscle car. (Although some might dispute the Mustang GT as a muscle car.) Manual transmissions are more fun, at least to me. I have owned numerous manual and automatic transmission cars.

On the other hand, if you expect to sit in commuter traffic two hours a day then you might stick with the automatic.

 

I know I will love the manual, the only thing that has me second guessing myself is 1.theres alot of traffic in vegas, 2.People are insane and will probably snap if I stall it at a green light, and 3.People cant drive(I guess I can just keep my distance)

 

i have auto and i wish i had manual... get the 5speed