Hi i have an S type 3ltr auto i prefer an auto for the ease of drivng having been HGV driver for most of my working life i prefer these days to let the car do the work and also its so smooth you dont even notice the gear change my car is a 1999 model with only 74000 on the clock i have had various different jags just love them or though they are fuel guzzlers but you cant have it both ways comfort power and reliabilty comes topin my book