How to tell apart an Automatic to SMG?

[pvr]

3.0SE pre-facelift had M sport suspension, the 2.5 did not.

[kis]

SMG has the letters 'SMG' stamped on the gear knob. There are many sellers confusing auto with SMG and vice versa.

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[paddy wright]

All preface SE ran the same suspension setup unless speced with sport suspension. All M54 (2.2, 2.5 and 3.0) cars are good 6cyl engines and you should consider all of them to help you find the best car.

[Rockhopper]

Pre face lift 3.0i cars came with Msport suspension as standard.