look dude, i don't simp on manuals XD , it is cheaper than the automatic so i thought it is a win win, i have selected 4 IS250's 2 are automatic and 2 are manual, i live in watford, my friends drive manual and i don't hear any rants either. i did my own research. searched all the is250 forums and didn't find any particular thing to worry about as far i know it is a MT from a truck and it lacks, went yesterday and test drove one MT, found it not too bad, now i'm getting it mechanically checked by a guy from click mechanic UK. i'll keep you updated. the previous owner bought a RCF F sport and flexed hard on me lol.