Sequential Manuals (ie. the MR2 Spyder system, with a real manual tranny and computer controlled clutch), are a great compromise, but I miss having a good 'ol fashion clutch pedal.

The SMT shifts slower, but the shifts are always perfect (as far as the rev matching goes/preserving the clutch, not damaging the transmission), and it's nice not having to feather a clutch in traffic.

BUT...like I said, the shifting is slower.