I'm like you I drove a manual all my life, except when I was 16 and drove my parents auto. I like the MPG's of a manual, and that was my main reason for ordering an H3 manual. Since the constraint has been placed, and I wonder if it will ever come off; (Since the H3 is suppose to be a luxury vehicle) I've decided to go with the automatic. I'm moving to Miami next year, and if the traffic is as bad as I think it is (worse than Orlando), it might be time to upgrade. People were concerned with the H3's power, that is the other reason I was looking at the manual. I am planning on having the H3 for a long time, and for it to be my work truck. Later I plan on buying a sports car, which will definitely be a manual. I figure it's good to have at least one automatic. Plus as my career takes off, I will want some jet skis, and I can tow those around with a automatic better. Like Newbie says, you have to look at all the factors. I know if I were in Orlando, I would definitely have an automatic. I am really concerned with the 12-13 mpg that everyone is getting with there H3's.
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