for what its worth, I have always liked to shift gears via a manual. having owned many srt8s when auto was 5 speed, I could see the argument. the manual just don't shift like old school trannys. that skip shift solenoid is obnoxious too. the 8a is a game changer for sure. just my humble opinion.Pick the transmission that you want. Who cares what others think?! Enjoy the 707