As a very recent purchaser of an SRT-6, all I can tell you is get that low-mileage Crossfire before somebody else does. Especially if it's under 500. I had my pick of 2 at a couple of Nor Cal dealerships and one guy on the fence got wind that I was coming with cash and he bought before I had a chance to deal (he got the SSB, I got the graphite).

1. I've owned sticks almost exclusively and was "concerned" about the autostick, also. That will quickly fade after you've put a hundred miles or so on the car. The car is so damn good that the perceived joy of manual heel-toe becomes a distant memory.

2. The computer "learns" you after awhile.

3. Not really. The envious looks from other people (save the rarified super car crowd) and wannabe "let's see what he's got" poseurs (as they become dots in your rear-view) make such worries become not so worrisome. : )

4. No, the car wants its hooligan owner to drive it the next day. Which is fine.

5. The much maligned cupholder gets alot of use from me. I like it. It holds my quad espressos, tall coffee-of-the-days, and sugar-free Red Bulls without complaint. This is not an SUV.

6. I would think that track cars would be easy to spot (this has got to be a low percentage of available SRT-6's). Just drive it before you buy it. If it doesn't feel tight and run like a Rolex, then walk. That's the only downside of looking for the right SRT-6, you have to A/B them. Sometimes B is a few hours away.

7. This is a fine, German-engineered car with no excuses (badge-engineered, which some people feel embarassed about...not me).

Good luck, if you have any q's, PM me.

-Mike