C.Y

* dump the clutch and spin through 1st, 2nd, and maybe 3rd * double clutch when down shifting ... Putting u @ the exact rev range when exiting a corner * lifting off the acccelerator and letting the flywheel do the work when slowing to a pace * no loss of power to wheels through the torque converter So a combination of all the above @ places like putty road makes the manuals more fun and outweights the pain suffered in peak hour traffic :)

Agreed .... However i've heard there is not much difference between the auto and manual for this car. (beside the obvious of using the clutch to control driving style) Good to see that no one has posted ... "auto for sure" :)

Just curious ... who would chose which transmission if buying an 86 ??