Manual E91 back at Enthusiast

Josh (PA) · 04-24-2019, 08:09 AM

You'd think these prices, the disparity in used car values for sports cars with true manuals vs DCTs along with the story re: the 430 Scud we were all drooling about would make it clear to companies that there is a niche - but viable market for manual transmission cars where customers will pay a premium to get it. It needs to be a 'sporty' model with a decent engine, not the cheap-o alternative with a wheezy 4 cyl. I am really surprised Ferarri doesn't offer manuals as a +$20k option for their customers that want them. I guess when you can sell every car you make and have a waiting list of customers who cares.

Maybe this will be the next Dinan style semi-mass market tuning business.

04-24-2019, 08:09 AM	#19
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,531	You'd think these prices, the disparity in used car values for sports cars with true manuals vs DCTs along with the story re: the 430 Scud we were all drooling about would make it clear to companies that there is a niche - but viable market for manual transmission cars where customers will pay a premium to get it. It needs to be a 'sporty' model with a decent engine, not the cheap-o alternative with a wheezy 4 cyl. I am really surprised Ferarri doesn't offer manuals as a +$20k option for their customers that want them. I guess when you can sell every car you make and have a waiting list of customers who cares. Maybe this will be the next Dinan style semi-mass market tuning business. __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3