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Some cars does not have this. For example, it’s easy to blow the transmission in the stockcars if you miss a shift. The MX-5 and Spec Racer have recently been updated to the newest version of the real-world cars, which have sequential transmission. In addition to historic and oval cars, I think the Soltice and Mustang Fr500 have H-pattern.
I used to roll start a manual shift car back in the 1990s. Very convenient. My battery has died many times (before I figured out there was a parasitic drain) in my automatic…many jump starts needed. If I were to get a new car, would there be any point in getting a manual shift for the roll start convenience or is it not possible to do that anymore b/c of the computers, etc. etc.?
There’s far less supply now than there were 10-20 years ago. Demand is also shrinking (but only certain segments), so you end up manual transmission cars being the ones that are fully optioned (big engines, better tech and suspension, etc.) which drive the prices up.
Totally agree re: GTI manuals being trash. I’ve driven manual for years (BMW, Toyota, Corvette, Camero). Test drove a manual GTI and the pedal feel was insanely light, with no feedback. The savage geese YouTube review of the mk7 GTI said the clutch pedal of his video game chair had better pedal feel than the GTI.
Users share their opinions and experiences on the list of new cars that still offer manual transmission, according to caranddriver.com. See the pros and cons of different models, such as Impreza, Crosstrek, BRZ, G70, and more.
Audi and Mercedes dont even produce manual cars. Mercedes stopped producing manual transmission not even two years ago. Which is understandable, as e-mobility has no gears, thus no transmission and automatic transmission has been becoming very effective than it used to be. However, I think you stress that point way to strongly.
So I'm looking for a used car & I'm seeing a lot of manual cars that are cheaper than automatics despite having lower miles, clean titles, etc, etc. I'm tempted to buy a manual since I would save some money and get a (perhaps) better car out of it. The problem is I don't know how to drive manual. I tried it once but had a bad experience.
A user asks how much fun is driving a manual car and gets various responses from other users who share their experiences and opinions. Some users recommend learning manual transmission, others suggest specific models, and some warn about maintenance issues.
I started driving manual transmission cars over 40 years ago (Ford Anglia) and still driving one today (BMW 328i). If it’s a BMW, Porsche, Audi, etc. it could be an advantage. If it’s a Honda or Toyota, probably a disadvantage. With a few exceptions, very few cars in the US are manual; most in Europe still are.
At this point a manual transmission in the USA has been relegated to an enthusiast-only option. And automakers know enthusiasts will pay more for the car they want which is why you now have to upgrade to get the manual, whether it’s a Mazda3, Civic (manual available only for Si and R), or GR Corolla.