I haven't seen these guys so excited about a car in years:
http://www.caranddriver.com/roadtests/13548/tested-2007-bmw-335i-coupe-automatic.html
Aside from the general drooling, their comments on the 6-speed automatic transmission
were interesting -- it's faster than the manual!
Ten tears ago an automatic transmission meant a 4-speed junk box.
It seems transmissions have evolved quite a bit in the last decade, and a manual is not
so much the clear choice for performance nuts. Six computer-controlled gears, especially
from the likes of BMW, is an awesome thing.