Oh, for people who wants to learn about the IS-F auto transmission read this quick summary from Lexus:
http://www.lexus.com/models/ISF/feat...sion_Story.pdf
From all the reviews we have had recently it seems like the auto really was inspired by the IS-F. I think the only thing we haven't gotten conformation on is the TC lockup. If it has that then I really can't see myself buying a manual. Although I really never felt the joy of driving with the heel to toe method. Some of you who has driven in that way might be more reluctant to try the auto, cause that's what you see as fun.
EDIT: Oh if I ever get super rich or something I would totally get a cheap Honda and learn to drive manual on that, then buy a manual FR-S. Heck if I'm rich I'll just learn on the FR-S and if that one breaks I can actually afford to repair it. I had a friend who broke his transmission in a very old car, and still can't afford to fix it lol.