Yes, it is the age old question and I thought that I had finally found the answer to this age old question. Personally I reckon it is all age related. The young who are bursting with testosterone , so much so that it affects their brain capacity, would definitely be leaning towards the stick shift, but as they age and reason finally starts to creep in I reckon that they will lean more to the automatic gearbox.
I was hoping that this video would provide an answer until I noticed that they were actually seeking a qualified response from some sort of female expert. 
So, perhaps we could resolve this ourselves by completing the following Poll. It is age related so just pick the one that you prefer.
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I just left my vote, but I don’t see it reflected above. Still, I’ve never learned how to drive a stick, but my wife drove one for years before I bought her a new car.
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Yep, your vote has been recorded. I actually learned in a shift and can actually remember my first ‘kangaroo hop’. I reckon I was a bit of a hoon in my younger days and loved the screeching tires and leaving a bit of rubber when I took off.
Naturally I am more sensible now and I love to drive my new Honda Civic which has an auto transmission.
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Mitch reply on July 27th, 2008:
Ah, I thought the results would show real time. My wife said I probably had problems learning how to shift because I drive using both feet, with my left foot always on, or near, the brake.
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BS Artist reply on July 27th, 2008:
So, is she complaining that you are a cautious driver?
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Mitch reply on August 11th, 2008:
No, it wasn’t a complaint from her, it was a criticism of why I probably couldn’t learn how to drive a stick.
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BS Artist reply on August 11th, 2008:
That’s like throwing down the gauntlet Mitch. I think that you have no option now but to buy a stick. ;)
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Mitch reply on August 11th, 2008:
Heck, the only person that would hurt in the long run is me and my wallet; no thanks! lol
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BS Artist reply on August 11th, 2008:
I was only pulling your leg Mitch
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Definitely stick for me – I think I’d get too bored in an automatic.
I think you need to include some poll categories for the older set – 31 isn’t that old, y’know! I reckon the age of gentility and yearning for an automatic kicks in at about 50!
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I remember I was like that, but I love my automatic now. Still, I reckon it’s best to learn in a stick shift, that way you can drive anything.
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Rodney@Blogging with WordPress reply on January 7th, 2009:
So, just for the record…how old are you? ;-)
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BS Artist reply on January 7th, 2009:
I’m 50 but the auto shift kicked in over 20 years ago.
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Rodney@Blogging with WordPress reply on January 8th, 2009:
Well I’m in my mid-30’s, and so far no sign of auto dementia!
Cool video, by the way.
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BS Artist reply on January 8th, 2009:
It’s just around the corner Rodney!
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