Do you really think havign a manual car makes you more of a man..because that is what seemed implied by your post?
Paddle shifting can be just as fun, as long as the driver controls when the car shifts I do not see the difference in throwing a lever around on your center console, or your steering wheel.
I bet this guy has an automatic
New car:
95 S14 with RB25DET (stock boost) Old car:
Turbo S2000 400hp/285tq on 9:1 comp & 11psi