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[16902]

I guess its personal choice. IDK driving autos just makes you loose the whole feel of the car.

I should mention though that an N/A Pro with intake/exhaust is harder to drive in stop and go. It just wants to buck. I hope that when the turbo install is done it will actually be easier to drive. LOL.

On topic: For the most part, I do love my 5 speed but if I spend a lot of time in stop and go, I get tired of it really quickly. I think an Auto 3 will make you happy.

 

[Olestra]

Manual in stop and go gives you bad foot cramps. =)

I'd also say go with reg Mazda 3, auto and if you really like the MS3 look, you can always get the Mazdaspeed body kit that will improve it's looks and bring it closer to the speed.

 

[Hyun]

Go for VW GTI with DSG if you dont like stick. No point in buying quick car with slush box (cough* IS350 cough*)

 

[CTGrey02]

I really want a hatch car. I don't know why but I just love them haha. Why do you say that it will get dinged up parallel parked?

My wife's grandmother lives off Ocean Pkwy. Parking there is insane. I see people bumping peoples bumpers all the time trying to fit in places they have no business attempting to and they never seem to care. Im sure if your away from the hustle and bustle out there you'd be fine but the places I've been in Brooklyn I'd never bother having a nice car.

 

[Vallen]

ARE YOU KIDDING?!?!

I live on Ocean Parkway, ave. P and Quinten Road to be exact. Small world.
I will look into it I guess.

 

[CTGrey02]

LOL She's by Ave C and Beverly I think. You have got to know what I'm talking about then, especially around holidays.

 

[Vallen]

Its true its crowed. But I don't know anyone that got hit.

 

[MadOzodi]

Get the MS3. The effort required to disengage the clutch is non-existent compared to other manuals I've driven.

 

[benzo]

Just grow some stones and get the MS3 already. If you dont like stick....dont get it. If you want to street race or not street race this car would be fine.....

 

[jersey_emt]

Exactly. I really don't want to be switching gears in bumper to bumper traffic. If I lived in an open state like New Jersey or something it would be much easier. Maybe I will pick up the regular Mazda3.

Jersey, having the highest population density in the nation, has bad traffic problems as well.

I don't mind driving in stop & go traffic with a manual trans....just keep it in 1st or 2nd and gradually speed up when you can, and coast (and engine brake due to the gear) to slow down instead of using your brakes.