If I was ordering a plus 8 I would go manual too - for me it's a Sunday morning car - an aero is a touring car more (both can obviously do both - that's just where I would judge their relative strengths)...
On another note Just saw the aero coupe advertised in C&SC at 83k, then realized it's sans vat. Phew...
What colour and spec have you chosen?
I live just down the road from the factory so will call in from time to time to watch the build. I'll post some pics to show how the spec is coming together.
David
