Sorry mate i tend to differ from that as in 2006 we were in the simpson with 2 other autos( all 3lts, not D40 thou ) and guess who had to pull them out, yep the 3.0lt manual. I think the only good thing about the auto is the city driving, yep manuals can be a PITA sometimes, but out back i still prefer the manual.
Just my opinion.
cheers,
Lance