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I didn't care for the spoiler either. I got the base model FR-S mostly for that reason.

You don't need to make changes right away to have a useful tool.

The AT has (or had anyway) a slightly taller final drive ratio in the differential and better mpg.
Also, the AT seems to be a solid unit with no wide-spread reports of falling apart.
The flappy paddles in manual mode work fine and it rev matches on downshifts. Woot!

Try one out and give it a chance.