I prefer my MT, now with 393,000 untouched miles;to me is a matter of maintenance.
Of course If the V6 MT is stronger I wish there was a way to swap them but I do not know about that.
My wife GEN III is our first AT and it is funny that some times when I drive it my left foot goes for the clutch and it is not there!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />.

Javy