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Originally Posted by kenny@velosdesignwerks
I gotta say it was not till just a few weeks ago I got to drive a six speed M4. We've had our DTC M4 for quite sometime and as much as i love it, driving that six speed was such a refreshing experience. Next M i purchase will be manual trans. I really hope BMW never loses the option.
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Really glad to read this.
I have been saying for years, if you compare identical cars back to back, manual in my opinion is just more fun/involving driving experience, no doubt. Yes, I know new automatic and DCT transmissions are quicker shifting, get you 0-60 a bit faster, and even will give you better gas mileage these days, but personally I don't care if I get kids to school and make it to work 0.5 sec. faster on daily basis.
So, good news I guess, too bad it's mostly "M" in the future, but manufacturers go after the money, and simple fact is, North American buyer in general doesn't buy manual transmission cars.