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      02-16-2023, 02:19 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by btkowalk View Post
If it had a 6mt option it would be my next car. There is a HUGE void right now in what I am sure is not a profitable market: practical performance manuals under $60k. M2 priced how I want it is pushing 70k and not as practical as sedan; m3 easily pushing 80k even with minimal options; Supra not practical; 400z...same, and its a nissan; Type r/GR corolla (i think) is underpowered + you'll have to pay a ADM which is criminal. if they made a m340i RWD + manual they would at least sell 1 i know for sure.
Sad but true. I can understand why though. Can’t think of many people I know in this segment who want to row their own gears. Cars have gotten bigger too which sort of takes away some of the pleasure of having a nimble small luxury car with a manual (thus the M2).
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