2002 M3 Manual V's Auto or semi-auto

[danfrith]

Hi, I have pin pointed a few M3's to look at. Some of which are quite a way from where I live. I have been looking for manuals! however a couple have come up in the right colour etc. But they are auto or semi auto.

Is there much difference in performance between the manual and auto. I know manuals will tend to be 'more fun' etc! just didnt know how the auto box was in a 2002 - 03 m3.

Any feed back will be great!

thanks

Dan