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Old 08-15-2018, 04:32 PM   #1
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That sucks.
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Old 08-15-2018, 05:01 PM   #2
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Ugh, that stinks.
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Old 08-15-2018, 05:29 PM   #3
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Not surprising.
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Not surprising but that blows.
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Old 08-15-2018, 06:31 PM   #5
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C/D and BMW are trying their hardest to make me care about the 3er again.

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

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We drove only a single configuration: a four-cylinder 330i with the eight-speed automatic and the M Sport suspension and brakes.
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Old 08-15-2018, 06:43 PM   #6
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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.
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Old 08-15-2018, 06:45 PM   #7
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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."
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isn't the solution to a manual A4 really a new GTI with a manual?
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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."


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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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