I have no experience with the automatic. I have used the foot shift, and my Foreman is the ESP. I have 1000 miles on it and have had no problem at all with it. I do not abuse it, but I dont baby it either. I use mine for hunting and trail riding and it has seen its share of mud and water, but I dont go through mud pits just to see if I can. I clean my Foreman well anclean all connectors then seal them with dielectric grease about once a year.
I really prefer the esp over a foot shifter.
I really prefer the esp over a foot shifter.
