I wouldn't know since i drive auto ='[

Anyways Thank you everyone for your input. I decided that I will learn to drive stick and take a class. (it's something I've wanted to do since when i travel to other countries most cars are stick) I will see where that takes me. Maybe auto is right for me because of the traffic but from what you guys are saying, It'll become second nature in no time. ( I hope that's the case so i can look at the R3's)

Any clue on the third question that i had asked? the one about padding under the hood.

 

I cam to the same decision before getting my 8 and I'm soo glad I did.
Classes, who needs classes...just goto an empty parking lot

 

I don't have a manual car to learn on, and i don't mind paying for the classes.

 

Full of win

 

although our rotary engine is not a four stroke, it still follows the suck, squeeze, bang, blow kinda way, and dont you just love that.

 

yes, yes i do love that

 

just make sure you use a quality lube.

 

Well according to that, I should be driving a Stick. However i don't.