manual vs auto

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Originally Posted by MadMax

However, I am never suffering in stop-and-go rush-hour traffic like I would be with a manual.

This comment has always puzzled me because I've owned nothing but manual trans and never once felt it was a hassle in stop and go traffic. In fact I find automatics more of a hassle because you have to keep your foot on the brake to prevent the car from moving forward on its own.