Please, for your own good, read the two hundred previous threads about the MT versus AT discussion. Do a search, and I promise you will find lots of good reasons to do this: buy the one that suits you.
They're both good. You can't go wrong.
Thankya, thankyaverrmuch. Good night, and good luck.

 

Steeldog is totally right. Get the MT!!!!!

 

Ugh, MT supremacists really get on my nerves honestly... but yeah steeldog did say it right, buy the one that suits you. *cough* AT *cough*

 

???? i don't think there's a situation where having an AT is better than MT. lol

 

why am i quoted in your sig?

 

because your post is SO right!! if you want me to remove it, i will.

 

no it's cool, i'll enjoy some fame

 

lol!!! that's awesome dude!!

 

I'm sure you know the AT gets better highway MPG due to its taller fifth gear. And I believe that will result in longer engine life, due to a difference of 1,000 RPM at 80 MPH. So there's one.

Of course there are situations where either one is better than the other. There are also situations where a dump truck is better than a Fit. Likewise, a bicycle is better in some situations. Once again, OP, check up on this and get the one that suits your needs. Don't be swayed by our opinions, because YOU have to make the payments.

 

Traffic (I have a 2 hr a day commute)>>>>esp. stop & go traffic is one time AT beats MT hands down.

 

My reason for an A/T - I'm looking at teaching my daughters how to drive in 6 years or so. I expect to still have the fit and didn't want to teach them on a stick.

The taller 5th gear definitely makes the engine run at lower revs on highway based on posts here, about 1000rpm lower in the 70-80 mph range.

 

i broke my right hand about 6 months after getting my fit, and that was probably the only time i was thankful i had the AT.

 

Nice!
and I must admit, I saw one hauling around tons of dirt just the other day, and I said to myself "self I sure couldn't do that in my fit!"

 

yup, mt ftw. It's a great car, even better and more fun in stick.

<--- can't do that without a stick XP

 

We can,but it wouldn't be good for our auto's.

 

hahahahah

 

only at first. when you driving sticks for a while, it becomes second nature and it's not a big deal.

 

They say that about anal, too.

Just kidding!
Of course it isn't a big deal.

Get
what
suits
you
!

 

-_-.... lol

yes get what suits you. get a manual transmission. i'm telling you that it suits you. hahaha jk bro.

 

haha i didnt know people from orange county said hella. i thought that was a nor cal thing.

i say get a manual if you are comfortable with it. automatics are cool but, paddle shifters or not, no automatic will ever compare to having complete control of your engine.