There is no comparison between driving a 240 stick and automatic. At the age these cars are one with a bad automaitc would be converted by me to a stick in a heartbeat!

I bet Craig has not driven a stick to compare to the automatic. There is really a lot of difference in driving.

With an automatic it is tedious, with a stick, engaging.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.