Driving a manual in the US has one major benefit: it foils carjackings. Every now and then, someone tries to steal a car only to find he can't drive stick. Now

Driving a manual in the US has one major benefit: it foils carjackings. Every now and then, someone tries to steal a car only to find he can't drive stick. Now, though, you basically have three choices if you want a manual: economy cars, sporty cars, or trucks.