Ok MINI ladies, did you go with stick or auto? I learned how to drive 5 speed with my last car...and love it more than auto now. So this was a requirement when ordering our Cooper S.

 

I love to drive a stick. Would prefer to have that over an automatic. However, I have a nerve disorder in my legs and I can't take the chance I won't be able to work the clutch if it flares so I went with an automatic. But that doesn't mean I don't absolute love my Mini!!!

 

I have a stick. That was one of things that drew me to the car. I just wasn't finding what I wanted in a manual. Lo and Behold mah mini has everything I want.. and having the stick.. makes it more fun to vroom vroom!

 

My dear wife prefers to relax her left foot with her Cooper CVT

 

I ordered a stick, and I am so excited about it!!

 

I have a stick and love it!

Side note: I learned how to drive stick the morning I went to pick him up

I'll be honest in saying that living in a city that has some pretty steep hills and a lot of snow, am a bit nervous, but has been okay thus far, we'll see how the first winter goes

 

I've always enjoyed driving manuals..automatics put me to sleep.

 

I feel the exact same! Have a stick, and love it

 

Very envious of all of you that can drive a stick. My ex bought me an old manual Honda Civic back in the 80's for a case of beer( you can imagine the condition it was in). I had to drive that thing up a hill by myself and I've had a complex since then. So unfortunately it's an automatic for me. Besides I live in L.A. a manual would be a nightmare on our freeways.

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Stick! Automatics are boring.

 

I love stick, but have an automatic due to my long commute and the potential for traffic jams.

 

Both are sticks!!!

 

I love to drive a stick but my husband's medical condition required that I purchase an auto (yes I do let him drive it sometimes - when I had it that is )

But I have to say - for an automatic the MINI is fun - Doesn't have to put you asleep! The manual mode and paddle shifters are real nice when taking the twisties at max warp speed . It just really seems weird to not be dancing with your left foot .

 

I totally agree! That is how I live with my auto. I always drive in Sport mode and use the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Best of both worlds!

 

Definitely stick................my first car was a stick, and I've always liked stick better!

 

Clara is auto. I commute in horrific stop-and-go traffic, and to be honest, I really just don't enjoy driving a manual (*gasp* yes I said it out loud ).

 

I have stick in my MINI...Automatics are just not as much fun to drive for me

 

Stick for me too. I learned to drive in 63 Beetle and the first new car I ever bought was a 75 Honda Civic and it was stick. It's been good to go back to my driving roots. I'm having a blast!

 

Stick for me as well on all four of the MINIs I've owned.

 

Stick, in every car I've owned...Hondas, 300ZX..and the MINIs. The Legacy, our 3rd car is auto, but at least it's turbo charged.

 

Ther is nothing sexier than a woman driving stick...Just like Charlize Theron in the Italian Job...
Thats Mmmmmm Mmmmmm Good!

 

Stick even with a commute that can be stop and go for miles. It's so much more fun.

 

Stick. All I've ever owned.

I'm on the 3rd 6-speed now and had two 5-speeds before

 

I don't think I could ever be confused with Charlize...

 

My Mini is an automatic but I really want to learn how to drive a stick.