I though SMG in the CSL wasnt going to be for me either, bearing in mind I have 2 manual Porsche 911's and a crash box Landdrover
.... as it is , the box suits the car and I wouldnt get any more enjoyment out of it with a manual box
The SMG is only really crap if you use the car for pottering around
Don't slate the it unless you've had a few weeks behind the wheel of a CSL
