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JST 08-15-2018 04:32 PM

Dead: Manual A4
 
https://twitter.com/CARandDRIVER/sta...01164919984133

That sucks.

rumatt 08-15-2018 05:01 PM

Ugh, that stinks.

nate 08-15-2018 05:29 PM

Not surprising.

zach 08-15-2018 06:21 PM

Not surprising but that blows.

JST 08-15-2018 06:31 PM

C/D and BMW are trying their hardest to make me care about the 3er again.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...m=social-media

But also

Quote:

Originally Posted by Car and Driver

We drove only a single configuration: a four-cylinder 330i with the eight-speed automatic and the M Sport suspension and brakes.


SARAFIL 08-15-2018 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST (Post 535237)
C/D and BMW are trying their hardest to make me care about the 3er again.



https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...m=social-media



But also



They will offer a manual but not with all engines. I think I read the 4cyl will offer manual but 340 will be auto only. M3 will likely keep manual option though.

This Audi example is sad but not surprising. They brought it back a few years ago when everyone begged for it and then only ~5% take rate. If people bought them they’d keep selling them.

JST 08-15-2018 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SARAFIL (Post 535241)
They will offer a manual but not with all engines. I think I read the 4cyl will offer manual but 340 will be auto only. M3 will likely keep manual option though.

This Audi example is sad but not surprising. They brought it back a few years ago when everyone begged for it and then only ~5% take rate. If people bought them they’d keep selling them.

Oh, good, BMW can keep fucking itself. I am glad I don't need to update my mental profile to "give a shit" from "don't give a shit."

lemming 08-15-2018 06:56 PM

isn't the solution to a manual A4 really a new GTI with a manual?

rumatt 08-15-2018 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST (Post 535243)
Oh, good, BMW can keep fucking itself. I am glad I don't need to update my mental profile to "give a shit" from "don't give a shit."

:lol:

:+1

lemming 08-18-2018 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rumatt (Post 535251)
:lol:



:+1



I do care about the demise of the manual.

One in an a4? Not at all.

The a4 has always been a front heavy pig to me.


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