There are a lot more 5-speeds than automatics. At one time I heard only 5% of all production was automatic. In reality I think it is a lot more than that but nowhere near 25%. For performance and just plain fun a 5-speed is the only way to go. An automatic is very nice in traffic or if you drive in a hilly area a lot. The automatic only has 3 speeds to divide the power up in against the 5-speed which has obviously 5 speeds. The 5th speed (gear) is very "tall" meaning you will get a lot better fuel economy on long highway trips as opposed to the automatic. The 5-speed is a lot simpler and easier to maintain, the automatic is more complicated but outside of the shift computer has a good reliability record. The 5-speed has much better acceleration because you have much more control over the shifting than an automatic. Repairing an automtic will cost a lot more than any repairs you may need on a 5-speed. It will come down to a matter of personal choice and if your "significant other" can drive a stick. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "mike_fm2002" <paul.sweet@xxxx> wrote: > > > A few Deloreans are available for sale that I am considering. I do > enjoy driving a manual transmission, but if a mint level automatic > was for sale, with all else being equal, which car would you > choose? Is there a benefit to owning an automatic over a 5 speed? > I always thought that the auto wouldn't be as sporty or responsive > as the manual. I don't want to disappoint myself if I buy an To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/