Sure MB autos are very good, but manuals are just so much more fun to drive.

I agree with Larry, there is nothing better than getting stuck in traffic with a manual. Sure you're stuck in traffic, but at least you are having fun.

And about the auto inspection. The last time my car was inspected, I had to go over and shift the car into reverse for the person performing the test while they held their foot on the clutch.

-Just my two cents.

Plus there is no torque converter to transfer kinetic energy to heat energy.