Wow the 89 Auto looks really nice for the price. Too bad its an auto. 
I agree with what you are saying but if the question is over which is better I would have to say the 5 speed has everything the auto has plus the fun of shifting and putting the power where you want it to be. It is a better car to drive on twisty back roads where a 5 speed comes in handy.
I almost bought an auto GTS and am very happy I purchased the 5 speed GTS instead. The torque produced by the GTS is by far the greatest of all the 928's but I have to admit if there is any 5 speed I would drive in heavy traffic the GTS is the easiest to drive. In most cases you can leave it in second gear and just drive it from 1200 rpms on up and then slow down again never needing to shift and only occasionally pressing the clutch for the really slow points. Although no sports type car is fun in traffic 5 speed or auto.
The autos are great once they are moving but IMO they feel heavy and sluggish when first starting out. If you can get a 5 speed but you won't be disappointed in the autos especially if you can get one that appears to be as well cared for as the one naro914 is showing.
I would try to drive one of each and make your decision from there.
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