But did you follow the majority of reccomendations and buy an auto! 2010GS Auto ex Celeb, Santorini Black, 2011 facelift , spoiler, spats, mudflaps, LED footwell lamps, Witter detach,
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No

I don't think it's really a majority anyway - it's just that there are some fanatical auto owners. And I suspect many of them have never even driven the manual a decent distance! The manual is a very nice drive so long as you don't spend all day every day stuck in traffic.

Let's face it: ANY manual can be a pain in the stuck in traffic. That's no sleight on the FL2! 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Absolutely. Back when I had to do a lot of commuting I drove an auto. Now I'm fortunate enough to do relatively little city driving I've reverted to a manual. (I still want a low range though!)

I just don't like torque converters, and the way they decouple the engine from the wheels. I prefer the direct connection of a manual. Particularly off road, where a torque converter gets in the way, and makes for less smooth progress.

The thing on this forum, though, is that there are certain auto owners who think the auto is the only choice, and seek to push everyone into going that route. I drive a manual by choice, but I would never try to push anyone else in that direction. Both auto and manual are excellent cars, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. You decide what's right for you and go with it, and don't listen to the fanatics!