I hope this topic hasn't been beaten to death....I just joined the forum and have decided to buy a 2005 or newer v6 coupe or convertible. I live in the Northwest near Seattle where it rains a lot but summers are beautiful. I have owned sport cars,sedans and suv's in the past.Some auto , some stick. I am 52 years old and commute to work about 30 minutes of stop and go traffic....no freeway. I have 5 years of commuting left before I can retire. I know that a 5 speed can be more fun, lower purchase price, and more control of power and probably less maintenance. Also in traffic an auto is certainly easier and more relaxing. My wife's truck is an auto nissan xterra so buying a stick would give us one of each. Any opinions or thoughts from 5 speed owners and auto owner's to help me make up my mind. Not to be too much trouble while you are at it any comments re convertible purchase . Thanks in advance for your replies.