A properly set up automatic will shift far faster than a manual can be hand shifted in drag racing, and (enough) power makes up for losses through the torque converter.

I've never had a moment of trouble with any of my automatic transmissions in my Monteros.

To each, their own, I guess. If you're not rock crawling, a stick is a lot of fun. I just couldn't keep mine together in my Raider. I've said it before...the KM-145 is no bueno.

John B.

'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr