i am totally for it and don't understand why Porsche hasn't had it sooner. i used to consider a sports car as being only in manual but after driving the Ferrari 360, i have changed my mind forever. at first, i thought it was only offered by companies with F1 experience, such as Ferrari and BMW. but now that Lamborghini has raised the stakes, i can't understand why Porsche doesn't offer it, as well. with the case of the Ferrari, it is a 6 speed in manual or auto mode. with the M3, it is a 5 speed in manual or auto mode. correct me if i am wrong, with the Tiptronic, there is a loss of one gear!