hello, I own a 2004 with SMG And I live in Germany. I had drove the Standard first then the SMG II. I am sorry but there is no comparison as far as I am concerned. I embrace technology but I still love to drive my 2002 Tii. I am proud to say that I have fun with Porsche's and Corvette's....Woo hoo!!!! Please all check out the Tuner's section under AC-schnitzer. I will post some pics soon, so keep your eye's pierced.