But mine is a 5 speed auto!!!

But truth is, I am more upset that I pushed it to 5,000 than I "turned into a guy"

This car is my reward for working all week, don't intend to drive it into the ground - so your "milk toast" comment helps. So, Deb Walker is right? This engine shrugged off being so close to the redline? (She's ALWAYS lecturing me about this...)