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Originally Posted by M_Proper

I have to chime in here because I think I have some good insight for you.

I was in the same position you were. Truly.

But I came to find out - YOU WILL NOT REGRET THE AT!

I promise you.

I've always favored manual transmissions. However - I drove the auto and was astonished. (and full disclosure I didn't want to wait 8 weeks for an MT)

This isn't like my Lexus where you hit the paddle- wait 2 seconds and you're in the gear you selected. No sir. You hit that paddle and the shift occurs instantly. Instantly. I'm talking DCT speed.

I'll tell you what-
You put the car in sport mode- move the gear selector into manual mode.....and use the steering wheel paddles to select gears and IT IS JUST LIKE A MANUAL WITH NO CLUTCH. The car will NOT upshift until you hit the paddle or redline. It will also downshift on command to whatever gear you want, instantly, as long as your gear selection doesn't put the revs over the redline.

This!