Quote Originally Posted by MetroAveo
Very true, the Metro automatics were quite pointless for the car's selling point. They didn't get much more mileage than what our Aveos are getting, and they would SCREAM at highway speeds. If you got a Metro, you HAD to have a manual to make it count.

I don't like automatics, anyway. Manuals just make more sense, unless you insist on keeping a hand free to eat a sandwich while driving. Also get this: You can actually choose when to shift into the highest gear! No frustration about the torque lock-up kicking in too late! lol
It depends on where you live and the type of driving you do that determines whether a manual or an automatic is best for you. I once had a manual transmission car, and think my clutch wore out by 40K - not from improper shift technique, but because in city traffic constant shifting is an unavoidable necessity. As I mentioned, 95% of my car's usage is in city conditions, not highway driving. So it has nothing to do with eating, not knowing how to clutch or not enjoying shifting; BTW, I never eat or drink anything while driving. When I drive, I focus on driving.