[MysticLlama]

All of the above, have had mine a year and a half, no big issues, just oil changes, the bushings do need to be done fairly soon though (70k right now and they are starting to tear).

Try the SMG a few times, drive it like a 6sp that just doesn't have a clutch pedal, don't drive it like an auto. Let off a little as you shift, roll back onto the gas, etc. I love mine.