Not sure why you'd be so dead set against the 2.0T when gas is so expensive, at least give it a test drive. It's possible that Audi will add a manual w/ the 3.2 for 2010, or they may even offer a manual with the 3.0TDI. Or they may offer s-tronic on the A4. I don't think anyone really knows- what they offer next year may depend on how US A4 sales go, and the health of the economy and the dollar.

BTW, why are you so quick to get out of your 335i? Seems like it has everything you want.