auto vs. 4spd, the age old question

when people see a car with a 4 speed , most envision themselves as Ronnie Sox...I have a 4 speed Demon and can still bang the gears well at 61, BUT if You want the best times on the track...automatic will beat a 4 speed most times out of 10. If You want the oooh's and aaah's....4 speed is the way. AND I agree with the "valve body" issue....You can manually shift an automatic and have alot of fun that way also. And for re-sale...alot of people pass on a 4 speed because of the "significant other"