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Originally Posted by The Stig's U.S. Cousin

That's weird my dad actually forced me to get a manual he didn't listen to my mom telling me to get an automatic. It was the best thing that was ever forced onto me though. Now I'm a manual guy for life. Try to convice your parents of the benefits, better fuel efficiency and better control in the snow. I mean you are their precious child wouldn't they want what's best for you?

I wish that was the case, but for some reason my parents don't want me to get a manual. "It is a distraction"- my dads words, I responded with- "I have to be paying attention to the road and RPM's if I'm driving a manual or i won't know when to shift." Im pretty sure he just doesnt want me racing, and thats the main reason I can't get a manual.[/QUOTE]

Its actually less distracting. You pay more attention to the car and the road. In an automatic my mind wanders off because there is less for me to do. Almost got into an accident for that reason. And its actually easier to race in an automatic its just that you have to pay more once the transmission starts breaking from the abuse. Don't say you wont race or drive fast because every guy does.