#1 Reason that I will never own an Automatic. that and IMHO its boring to drive with only gas and brake. But I know some people who are the opposite and will only drive automatic....I would say go with a 5-speed but I know they aren't too easy to find. And correct me if I'm wront but the 5-speeds are only in the lower end models like XR and XP a.k.a Mine and Phils. hahaha