Well its just more fun. I feel like you have more control over your car. I would never ever buy another car that isn't stick unless it was an SUV, or other reasons.. But generally i wouldn't. I live in california in LA (the valley has the worst traffic ever) and i don't mind driving stick in traffic. ppl told me that its going to be a pain, and its not. Honestly i don't mind it at all. Its really personal preferance. My father use to drive indy cars or some rediclous cars like that and can drive stick very well. Yet he still bought a auto 2003 350z. I asked him why and he said he rather drive an auto.