i just got my xb a month ago in black cherry the only problem i noticed is the od button on the shift is too close to where your legs are so in turn its easy for it to be switched on and off which can mess up your car

 

Welcome to SL.

I can't comment on your problem because I have a 5 speed.
Although I do have a problem with my knee hitting the cruise control stalk.

 

I've driven my friends BSP A/T & didn't have any problems...except forgetting i wasn't in my 5-speed, i kept reaching to shift all the time