In my opinion, I wouldn't drive anything else. Real men understand that cars need three pedals, otherwise the vehicle is nothing more than a fancy golf cart. Check out my reasons why you should drive manual.

1. Lifelong skill.

After all, it is a skill. Anytime I can add a skill to my portfolio, it's a good day.

2. No one will ask to borrow your car.

Most of my friends can't drive stick. All you have to say is, "It's a manual." They will be like, "Oh, right. Thanks though."

3. It's fun!

I don't know, something about rowing through the gears is fun for most people.

4. It's cool!

Driving a stick shift is just flat out cool! Rev matching is really awesome too!

5. Power!

You miss out on all the fun when driving an automatic.

6. It's cheaper.

You can save thousands just by choosing a manual. Their loss is our gain.

7. Forces you to pay attention to driving.

No more texting or eating Big Macs while driving around town.

8. Better fuel economy.

Compare your cars manual vs automatic transmission by using tool on fueleconomy.gov.

9. You can't drift in an automatic.

10. You'll never look like a wimp if you can drive stick.

11. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

The way you interpret that is on you.