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Old 05-30-2019, 01:59 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by Josh (PA) View Post
I keep forgetting any of these exist with a manual. It would be an option if I could find one with the spec I'd want. I've read that the new M3 will go back to being a soft top 'vert and there will be a "pure" option that is rwd and a manual. I'm fine paying more for the option of a manual, I wish more car makers would adopt this direction. I also wish they'd see it as a sports oriented option i/o a cost reducer and just put it on the larger engine choice. I do not think the Z4 offers it at all, but I've read that it *might* be available only on the 2.0T, not no the B58. Thats just dumb.

We have a couple of automatics in the e46 and x5. I don't mind not having a stick in those cars, but I really want one in my fun car. I also really want my fun car to be a regular use vehicle. I struggle with the idea of an occasional use car.

I've never got comfortable using paddles, they do nothing for me in bridging the gap between no shifting and manual shifting.
I doubt the new M3 vert will be as tossable as the 240, but who knows?
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