[tedwentz]

Clutch wear isn't really the issue

Thanks for the help guys.

I'll end up with the Quattroporte, but the only thing that worries me is the clutch wear from city driving. 3,000 mile clutch wear for city driving is pretty bad...

Do yourself a big favor and wait for the automatic. Even if the clutch were to last the life of the car, driving a QP in stop and go traffic just isn't very pleasant. You will end up being frustrated with what is otherwise a spectacular car. If very little of your driving is in a crowded city then definitley choose the paddle shift 'box.
Just my .02.
TW