Re: How's the auto?
Around town the auto would be best, I have a NA stick and in town it is a bit of a pain, but I have got used to that even if I drive so little in heavy stop and go traffic. On the highway the gears are fun, the car could do with about 250hp as it is a little anemic. I think my Chrysler 300 (250hp) would leave it at the lights but not for long. When the warranty runs its course I will give it a little boost.
The 6 speed does however have one other benefit for me, my wife cannot drive stick shift and I am not going to teach her either. I would cry if she put curb rash on those wheels, like the 300 has.