the very fact that most cars are automatic out there amuses me
and in films and stuff were they make kind of a big deal out of "being able to drive stick"

executing a smooth gear change is an enjoyable part of the driving experience, as is popping it down a gear or two to overtake someone.

having an automatic takes half the fun out of driving
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 22 Dec 2009, 11:40, 2 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Honestly, it makes driving a lot easier
especially as the freeways are constantly backed up.
There have been times though when I have wanted to just tear it up, smack the car into 2nd or 3rd and whiz through traffic before hawking it into 5th on a long stretch of road.
And also, being a spacker, automatics are easier for me to drive.........
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Tue 22 Dec 2009, 11:45, Reply)

Traffic jams
You can't beat an automatic in a traffic jam - stops you getting ankle-cramp.
(misspiggy In danger of having to get a job, Tue 22 Dec 2009, 11:49, Reply)

automatics are ok
my car has enough torque to make it roll along of its own accord on 2nd gear, useful for car parks and slow moving traffic jams, and I've found having a decent car prevents it from becoming uncomfortable.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 22 Dec 2009, 11:53, Reply)