Squeaky brakes are not a real problem. Auto shifting is always a problem solved by buying the manual transmission.
YMMV...
True, but most car reviewers were giving the new 8 speed transmission a thumbs up and 0-60 times were slightly faster with the automatic. One of the solutions for the shift problem was to start in manual (paddle shift) mode, switching to automatic after the first run. Regarding squeaks, we’re talking about louder than normal and in mild driving conditions. Standard dealer response is to blow off any brake dust and say “that should do it”.