spin off the line. It will lose traction at 30-40 mph in a straight line most of the time(on 255 tires) now that I have a full exhaust DP's back and running more boost. Autos feel lame sometimes but they do have better quater mile times. I think a 5 speed may be more fun. Buy the best car you can afford if its an auto expect to spend $1500 min to make it a 5 speed later. My car has bad turbo seals and has about 35,000 miles so do be carefull.