This is a loaded question but I'll try to answer in brief - I have an automatic (manual was my preference but couldn't pass this one up). I have changed out the transmission's governor/computer once (prone to failure - cost of part is about $200.00 w/core) in the year I've owned the car. I hope the new, re-built part will last several years. Other than the governor/computer, the automatic is great. Yes, it's not as fun as rowing through the gears of a manual, but still a nice compromise. One big plus I understand from other owners is the ease of driving the car in slow speeds in parades and other events. E-mail me off line if you have any further questions. Cheers, Matt Carpenter VIN 5586 AZ-D.ORG From: "johntaylorny" <johntaylorny@xxxxxxxxx> Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [DML] do automatic transmission have lots of problems? Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 21:22:12 -0000 A few sellers have told me that DMCs with automatic transmission are prone to lots of transmission trouble and you should always buy a DMC that is a manual. Any opinions or facts on this? _________________________________________________________________ All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC. Get a free 90-day trial! http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwlo0050000002msn/direct/01/?href=http://www.windowsonecare.com/?sc_cid=msn_hotmail 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/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> 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/