Automatic, stick....either is great , I think it all depends on your preference and your situation. Sports cars really are neat in standard but I got an automatic because my wife can't drive a standard and we both wanted to be able to drive it...so compromise. But I will tell you if it had just been for me Iwould have went to for an automatic anyways...it makes the ride in the moutains really comfortable and smooth.

If I really want the standard thirll...it has the auto stick which makes it pretend to be a standard.