Thanks for that.
And you're right, it's about the 'fun' factor for me. And that doesn't necessarily mean at WOT all of the time.
The lap time doesn't matter to me. It's artificial, check out F1 to see what I mean.
The tactile experience is what matters. My preferences, not the machines.
I chose manual for the same reason (my preference, you're allowed your own) and it is a well known Audi trait.
It always was. I was lucky enough to own from new 3 urquattros in my earlier days and the same criticisms were aimed at them back then.
For a tactile driving experience, at pace, in the wet, nothing came close. My new car is undoubtedly WAY faster and way more competent, I just can't 'feel' it. That's a shame.