Two weeks later...

[cmxi]

And I can't believe I was so quick to sell this car short. By far, it is the most incredible handling beast I've ever had the luxury of driving. What sets it apart for me is the perfect balance of the mid-engine configuration and AWD. The car truly feels like it is balanced to absolute perfection. I had the pleasure of riding with my son today, who opened it up to 145 MPH... and in all honestly, I thought we were going 90 MPH. It drives like a dream. And the R-tronic is really great when you get used to it. The 1-2 shift still isn't my friend, but other than that, I wouldn't trade it for a true standard. I just enjoy pushing up and down too much. Thanks everyone for all of your help.

[AnOutsider]

Glad you're enjoying yourself!

[SebringSilver]

Spoken like a true convert.

If you want to do something simple that augments the handling even more, try adding 10mm spacers from H&R. The car's stance also improves significantly.