For the GP's reasons? I'd be curious what percentage here do drive stick.

I never learned to drive manual. I'm ready to play on my iPhone while my Auto drives me to/from work daily.

> I'd be willing to bet a significant percentage of HN's readers drive stick.

Is that because they have any technical comprehension of it or because they want everyone else to swoon?

Except for those of us who drive hybrid eCVTs or electric. Owning an automatic was one of the most expensive decisions of my life... One I wouldn't repeat if I could avoid it.