Hi, I have an SRT6 and a 93 RX7 TT. I'm 5'11" 185. The SRT6 and RX7 fit me perfectly. Although I too love manuals (RX7) the automatic is easy to get used to. You can hold gears with it all day long if you want. What surprises me with this transmission is how much engine braking you get. Almost as much as my RX7. I get about 22mpg, most of my travel is city streets with the occasional highway. I prefer stiff suspensions and razor sharp handling. The SRT6 steering is a little vague on center, and is not very communicative. I've had one issue with the car, well documented and that is the transmission leak. Other than that I love the car, I now have put 32K miles on her since I purchased her new in 2008 with 8 miles on the odo. Originally I walked away when I say the cars in 05, 45K dollars for a car with an automatic not me! But when I saw the car in 08, with only 8 miles on her for 24K I could not pass her up. I have learned to like the transmission. Good luck on whatever you do, but I don't think you would be disappointed.