Don't by a manual shift for milage. It won't be any worse or better than an auto on gas. Your foot will determine that.

By an Auto for the convenience if you drive a lot of city, or a manual for the pleasure of controlling your car in a way no automatic can.

Buy a manual because that is the way a sports car should be or

buy an auto 'cause that's great also.

It's a Crossfire. It's a sports car. Being practical is not part of the equation.

Just go for the grin and enjoy.

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