 Coming up on 4,000 miles and this car is too much fun!  We stayed away from the manual after a test drive and went with the 3.8 auto GT.  The track was more fun to drive but this is also our commuter so we compromised for a bit of comfort.  No regrets, the auto trans is close, quick and smooth.  The car is a definite head turner, its funny watching people coming closer to see what it is and then shaking their head in disbelief when they see HYUNDAI.