I have to say, the first few days of using SMG was difficult for me. Getting used to an automatic manual is a slow process (especially as I was coming from a slush-matic)
But, slowly getting there. And hopefully will prove some people right, that eventually it becomes the best of both worlds, as there is an art to driving it correctly that rewards you when you get it right. Already I've done a few very clean starts and shifts and it does give you a nice warm fuzzy feeling.
