One other point on a stick I found to be a disadvantage
is staying under the radar.
If you live or travel in an area that has low posted speed limits [35-25 mph] It is not very hard to find yourself doing 45 mph befor you even get into 4th.
If your locals are quick on the draw it can be a problem, to say nothing of taking the fun out of it all.<img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>