nikotonks,
regarding one of your posts about the 3.5-ers and our V8 SHO motor...Yes it is 100cc larger but it is NOT a V-8. Wasn't sure what you meant but just clearing the air
I would much prefer a 5 speed but the crank shaft on this car is particularly heavy and would not accomodate effective heal and tow shifting on a downshift and would make it a bit harder for a smooth transition. You'd have to do a lot of heavy footed dancing to get it right all the time