Yes the point around the steering wheel to pedals distance has foxed a few peoples plans. Also the manuals need a little practice as the pedals are floor hinged. Good if you have had a Beetle/911 in the past but a little learning otherwise. Autos are floor hinged but as you are not leaning on the clutch less of an issue.
Alistair was kind enough to let me drive his Aeros when I was thinking of changing. The manual box is a challenge as the clutch, as well as being floor hinged, is quite sharp. I still feel guilty about the amount of clutch slip I caused....
The auto is easy to drive. Interestingly, the auto box ratios match the manual ones only in sport mode. in D Mode it starts in 2nd and changes early, so is very benign.
I feel the car works better for the average driver with an auto box than manual.
