ok, if you are making an argument dont start by calling someone a retard and then telling them to go kill themselves at the end.
1. Never said they break so often, just that on an older car the gears are going to be worn. an auto shifts at the right point not having that issue.
2. You can replace parts on an auto, I am doing that now on my truck.
3. You would think most people would learn to drive stick on a shittier car, but how many do?
4. My point is that you have no idea how the guy treated his tranny, it is a safer bet to go with an auto and it has A LOT of potential.