I have a question: Has anyone out there driven either a 2002 or 2001 325xi w/ an automatic? If so, could you please tell me whether or not it is lethargic, or if it is okay compared to the 325i. I read an edmunds.com review that was very negative, and I'm looking for a little bit more from a consumer standpoint. Finally, the only reason I am getting this car w/ an auto (if it isn't lethargic) is that I will be getting a great deal on one. Otherwise, manual is the way to go. Any help in the near future would be much appreciate bc I need to move forward. Thanks.