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I would need a knee replacement if I drove a stick because being 6'3" I couldn't shift without hitting my knee on the wheel.
I'm 6'3" and I have never hit my knee on the steering wheel while shifting my 911. There is more than enough room in the 996 for tall drivers.
I also am not bothered by driving a stick in heavy traffic. Granted, I don't drive in heavy traffic every day but when I do I hardly even notice operating the clutch or shifting the car. It all seems to happen naturally to me without giving it any thought.
I drive a stick and can't imagine driving anything else. But, my first impression of PDK from a recent Porsche dealer event was outstanding - the closest thing to a stick without a clutch that I can imagine.
At the end of the day, I'm a traditionalist - I prefer a stick.