<< Stick makes you feel like you're actually driving something, not just along for a ride. >>
I totally agree. I drive a standard tranny Carrado VR6, and I find that driving stick keeps you alert. When driving auto, its like falling into a comma, its so easy to day dream and lose focus. But, when you drive stick, youre constantly shifting and listening to the sound of the engine, that it keeps you on your toes.
Besides theres nothing I love more than driving down a street with a bunch of teenagers and not shifting till about 4500 RPM, letting the engine whine while those too-cool teenagers turn their heads !!!!