Auto or manual?

[chase1998ti]

I have also posted on the should I buy thread about a 1998 auto. Figured that if I had a question about a specific feature it be best to go to that section.

I recently also found a 99 ti with a manual.

My question is will the auto easily handle the the power from the ti when I supercharge it? I read on Understeer.com from under the customer cars area about the ti that

"In their place went a Downing Atlanta supercharger! Good thing we bolted on that M3 clutch."

Was thinking if this was just a coincidence or if the stock transmissions just cant handle the power from a supercharged engine?

I am not very good with a manual(very limited experience). Is the auto as bad as everyone says or are people just talking about the feel when driving?

I am just trying to make an informed decission before buying, so any help would be beneficial thank you.