ok...i dont plan to change anything here...actally its probably not popular amongst the real output power freaks but i do like the auto compared to the manual...i have a automatic mb w116 1974 and an auto cadillac 1980 swb fleetwood with the 6.0 engine...these arnt exactly power autos...but I understand that a manual gives more freedom to use the power a chosen veichle has....hence my540 with 286 bhp and whatever amount of 100s of pounds of torque...but all in all i prefer the automatic...drift is a thing reserved fo manual but other wise all the positives are on the auto side...considering my daily driver needs its a 100% the automatic for me!