I drive a lot, average 45,000 miles a year. In both Los Angeles traffic and long distance. I Just bought a new 2010 GSR. I wasn't a big fan of the paddles in my 09 GTS. I know there is a big difference between the MR and GTS but I just prefer the manual tranny. The manual doesn't bother me at all. Ultimately it should be up to your mom and you need to live with her voice. Regardless, either car will be fun. Good luck.

 

Yea my mom previously owned a s60r (6 speed) and it was a ton of fun. I think we are going to buy the GSR because it is a few thousand $ less and comes with the leather seats instead of cloth. Either way I am happy to be driving a car rather than a truck.

thanks for your advice

 

well dude!
i love the GSR instead of MR. well it is your own perception about the both that which will you select for you. i recommend you to get a GSR

 

Good point!

 

Protip: Don't crash what ever she decides on getting, Mr. Racecar driver.

 

this is a simple question.. goto the dealership. sit in both the cars. choose stick or auto.. done

 

hahahaha

 

Get the MR.