-95 TSi 5 Speed- or -98 TSi AWD auto??-

[TSiGoesPsSsSst]

Driving home from work last Friday I seen this totally MINT 98 Talon TSi AWD,Sitting at a dealership.This thing was Gorgious,SIMPLY GORGIOUS!!Maroon exterior and Tan leather interior.The cleanest one Ive ever seen,but unfortunatly its an automatic,Since I bought my 95 TSi Ive been wanting an AWD,hearing all the positives about it.But I do love my 5 Speed,so would you sacrifice a 5 speed FWD 95 TSi for an automatic 98 TSi AWD???
Also If I do decide to get this car I will have to finance it,Im not sure that I will be approved seeing that im 19 with no credit,and have been at my job for 7 months,but I do bring home $500+ a week,What do you think?And what would you do?? Thanks for any opinions you could give.The car can be seen at http://autotrader.com/findacar/vdet...&advanced=n&start_year=1998&color=&cardist=12
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[RossY]

Well, as much as i would absolutely love having the grip of AWD, i don't think i could ever give up my manual for one that auto. I like the feeling of control and power from a manual but hey, thats just me. Plus if i had and AWD i would probably destroy the drivetrain from launching so much.

 

[Powerboarder]

I say stick with the one ya got! I've got a '92 FWD 5 speed and I love it! I will never go automatic again! BTY, I raced an 98 Eclipse GSX(AWD) and kicked his ass by 5 car lengths. He did launch on me about 2 car lenths at first, but I passed him in 3rd gear like he was standing still! The only mod I had over him was a 3" down pipe.