Originally Posted by DLXphil

its an automatic with paddle shifters, it uses different technology than standard autos with use a torque converter. If im not mistaken dont the only M3's which use SMG have a clutch too. i guess u can all it a hybrid manual for arguements sake but the car will shift automatically in "a" mode and manually in "m" mode. just like any other sports type trans...its auto no matter how u slice it in my book. if it doesnt have 3 pedals your not driving a TRUE sports car IMO. It takes all the fun out of driving when a computer does all the work. Also those GTRs posted on EBAY are the versions with the launch control issues they can be fixed on this year however, these issues are fixed with the 2010 models.