New to forum, advice needed

[Nismo89]

depends on your personal preference, people are different in what they like and dont like and what they can toloerate and what they cant, some may not like the road noise exc as compared to someone (like me) whom doesnt mind the noise at all, makes me feel like its a real road car for some reason.

we can state our cases for the Manuel vs automatic and what not and let the debate drag on for days and days, weeks and weeks...BUT what really matters is YOUR decsion..YOUR oppinion... for me.... iwanted the Z after doing countless hours of research, yes i heard about the road noise exc...i was even on the verge of purchasing a 2011 5.0 GT mustang.... but something inside, my gut feeling told me "Go with the Z" .....so despite the noise and whatever other issues..... i went for it, bought my Z. and you know what? I.Could. Not.be.Happier.

In regards to Automatic vs manuel.... again, results may vary from person to person......i find Automatic is the way to go, If you REALLY want to go manuel and you got the auto.... just flip the shifter into Manuel mode and start upshifting with either the paddle shifters ORRR shift the knob up a tad just like you would a regular manuel... not to mention the Automatic as a 7th gear...(which regular manuel's dont have)... (when in manuel mode).