[DenisMoor]

If you're comfortable driving a stick shift then it will be no problem in NYC.

[kathy]

Depends where you go from where and when. Sometimes traffic is fine.

[compiit]

I'm sure I'll be comfortable. I'm just worried that it'll be VERY exhausting to constantly use the clutch.

I'm split 50/50 right now, and so is the breakdown on my friends who say manual or auto.

[TheDoctor]

Best to park the car in Queens and take public transport, as parking in Manhattan will cost you an arm + leg.

I personally prefer driving a stick shift, no matter where I'm driving.

[StitsVobsaith]

Most of the time I commute between Queens and Manhattan.

[indentKew]

I drive a stick shift because it forces me to be more alert (also more fun), but I would never drive any car, on a regular basis, in traffic conditions where it would be an annoyance to shift gears. Which brings up the question...

Most of the time I commute between Queens and Manhattan.

...Why do you want to drive-commute from Queens to Manhattan?

After a while, the drive itself becomes "exhausting." Just take the subway or LIRR, read a book, a newspaper, plug in an IPod - and relax.

[nickayary]

...Why do you want to drive-commute from Queens to Manhattan?

After a while, the drive itself becomes "exhausting." Just take the subway or LIRR, read a book, a newspaper, plug in an IPod - and relax.

Because I've taken the bus & train for the past four years and I'm tired of it. It takes me longer and I have to take the bus to the subway and then switch to another train.

Thanks for the replies so far guys.

[Kghyutgykim]

Hey guys I live in Queens do you think a manual car will do in NYC. I mean is the stop & go/traffic driving tolerable?