The thing here is, SMG, DSG, Ferrari F1, Nissan’s paddle box are NOT automatic gearboxes. They are manual boxes with advanced clutch and selector designs. That being said, I think BMW’s SMG is dogshit, Audi’s DSG is impressive and I havent driven anything newer than a '98 Ferrari 355F1 (which was still better than an '06 M3 or M5). I would totally rock an A3 with a DSG box without question. Loved tracking a DSG GTI at an event. I still prefer full manual boxes, but street sequentials have their place.