Every Manual Transmission Available Today 2016 Edition

"472CID" (472CID) 01/20/2016 at 12:35 • Filed to: USELESSLISTS

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So you want to be a real Jalop? Well then, as you may be aware you need to drive a stick shift (haha just kidding, ...mostly). If you’re in the US and want one you’re faced with an ever shrinking list of options. Sadly more warriors have fallen in the battle against torque converters and flappy-paddles.

Small and Midsize Cars For compacts not much has changed, instead of a Mazda 2 we have a Scion iA. The Buick Regal and VW Passat drop their cluches in 2016 :(

Buick Verano (turbo only)
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Sonic
Chevrolet Cruze
Dodge Dart
Fiat 500/Abarth
Fiat 500L
Ford Fiesta
Ford Focus/ST/RS
Honda Fit
Honda Civic
Honda CR-Z
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Elantra
Huyndai Veloster
Kia Rio
Kia Forte
Kia Soul
Mazda 3
Mini (all models)
Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi Lancer/Evolution (discontinued)
Nissan Versa/Versa Note
Nissan Sentra
Smart ForTwo
Scion iA
Scion iM
Scion tC
Subaru Impreza/WRX/STI
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Corolla
VW Beetle
VW Golf/GTI/R
VW Jetta

Honda Accord
Mazda 6
VW CC

Trucks and SUVs With the exception of Jeep, Fiat , and Subaru only front wheel drive CUVs offer a manual option. For trucks only the Tacoma offers a manual on 4/6 cylinders and 2/4 wheel drive configurations (i.e. non-worktrucks). Like the FJ Cruiser, the Nissan Xterra bit the dust along with its transmission.

Fiat 500X (fwd only)
Honda HRV (fwd only)
Jeep Renagade
Jeep Compass
Jeep Patroit
Jeep Wrangler
Mazda CX5 (fwd only)
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (fwd only)
Nissan Juke (fwd only)
Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Forester

Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon (4cyl 2wd only)
Toyota Tacoma
Dodge Ram HD (Cummins only)
Nissan Frontier (4cyl 2wd and 6cyl 4x4 ProX crew go figure)

Luxury(ish) Cars The Cadillac non-V ATS loses it’s manual. The old Inifiniti G coupe Q60 gets discontinued. I put the Chevy SS here, because where else should I put it?

Audi A4/S4 (last year?)
Audi A5/S5
BMW 2 Series
BMW 3/4 Series
BMW M3/M4
BMW M5/M6
Cadillac ATS (4 cyl only)
Cadillac ATS-V
Chevrolet SS

Sport(y) Cars No more gated shifters for the Audi R8, but the Jaguar F Type is a new member to the club! The Mercedes SLK is no more, and it’s replacement is auto only. Fiat just reveled the Miata-based 124 Roadster, I’m not sure if it’s technically available yet. I assume the Aston Martin Vantage still offers a manual, not that any exist probably.

Aston Martin Vantage
BMW Z4 (4 cyl only)
Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Corvette
Dodge Challenger (8 cyl only)
Dodge Viper
Fiat 124 Spider
Ford Mustang
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Jaguar F Type (6 cyl only)
Lotus Evora
Mazda MX5 Miata
Nissan 370Z
Porsche Boxster/Cayman
Porsche 911 (not on GT3 or Turbo)
Scion/Subaru FR-S/BRZ

And thus continues the slow inevitable march towards the extinction of the manual transmission. A few brands no longer offer any (Mercedes and Infiniti). At this rate soon no luxury or anything larger than a compact will have a manual, and high performance manuals may soon die off as well.

I would do a list of manuals outside of the US, but the list would be impossibly large. Pretty much every Peugeot, Citroen, Seat, Skoda, Opel, VW, Ford, Fiat, etc offers one. Some notable cars that are available in the US but have manuals available elsewhere:
Audi A3, A6
BMW 5, X1, X3
Mercedes CLA, C Class, E Class

E30Joe drives a Subaru > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 12:41

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This list is pretty inaccurate for BMW.

Takuro Spirit > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 12:43

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After Doug’s video/column yesterday I looked to make sure that A. They still sell the SS with a steek and B. that it was longer than the Challenger, to prove Dougie wrong.

Surprisingly, the damn fatass Challenger is a couple inches longer than the 4-door SS.

macanamera > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 12:46

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Another brand that sells zero manuals: Ferrari.

TractorPillow > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 12:46

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Thanks for this! I was really just thinking about how I wish someone would do this because I was too lazy to figure it out for myself.

For Sweden > Takuro Spirit 01/20/2016 at 12:47

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Long Dodge coupes? Get otta here!

E30Joe drives a Subaru > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 12:48

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You can still get a 335 or a 340 with a 6mt, a 435 with a 6mt, the M5 and M6 still come in a manual, the Z4 comes with a manual with the 6 cyl. so does the 2 series, some 5 series have a manual but it’s a special option.

Pretty much any BMW can have a manual if you ask nicely except SUV’s and electric cars.

472CID > E30Joe drives a Subaru 01/20/2016 at 12:49

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You appear to be right, the sites I was checking didn’t list the 335, M5 or M6, but BMW site does go figure.

Future next gen S2000 owner > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 12:50

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Just to be clear, this list doesn’t include flappy paddle psuedo manuals correct?

Also, are you keeping a spreadsheet for year over year comparisons? I wonder if this list is declining or maintaining.

E30Joe drives a Subaru > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 12:50

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I work for BMW so I know em all. If you really wanted one, BMW would build you an X3 or X1 with a manual and bring it over to the US.

472CID > macanamera 01/20/2016 at 12:51

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It’s been like that for yeeears now. I think the last one was the California 2013 maybe?

JustJim > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 12:53

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This is great. One issue that may be a non issue. Isn’t the Golf R available with a stick now?

472CID > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/20/2016 at 12:56

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3 pedal cars only. I’ve got lots of nerdy car spreadsheets, but you don’t need them for something like this. Just referenced the old post and see who dropped off (not many new entries).

472CID > E30Joe drives a Subaru 01/20/2016 at 13:00

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BMW’s site doesn’t list the Z4 35s or 5 Sereis as optional manuals, but the idea of custom order one is pretty intriguing.

jjhats > E30Joe drives a Subaru 01/20/2016 at 13:01

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source on this? I find it hard to believe

Mercedes Streeter > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 13:12

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My favourite brand introduced a 3 pedal in the USA last year as well. :)

472CID > Mercedes Streeter 01/20/2016 at 13:19

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I always forget about Smart.

Blondude > For Sweden 01/20/2016 at 13:36

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That profile makes it seem shorter than I thought.

Jonee > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 13:43

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Is Volvo totally out of the 3 pedal business in the U.S. now?

E30Joe drives a Subaru > jjhats 01/20/2016 at 13:56

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I work for BMW, I’ve seen pretty much everything with a manual in the states. Driven RWD 550i 6 speeds, a couple X3's, and a few other cars that are unlikely to be a 6 speed here in the states.

472CID > Jonee 01/20/2016 at 13:58

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I think it’s been that way for a couple years now.

Jonee > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 14:05

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Huh. I guess so. Those Swedish bastards.

jjhats > E30Joe drives a Subaru 01/20/2016 at 14:11

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unless it was a new x3 then they made both those in manual here. I think your wrong about custom ordering. if EPA found out bmw would get sued

samssun > E30Joe drives a Subaru 01/20/2016 at 14:15

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M235xi can be had with a manual? Mind the ‘x’...

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > E30Joe drives a Subaru 01/20/2016 at 14:20

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Lol electric car with a manual. Or any transmission for that matter..

Andrew P. Collins > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 16:37

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2016 Nissan Frontier is still available as V6/4WD/Manual.

And it’s a pretty solid little truck, too!

Andrew P. Collins > Mercedes Streeter 01/20/2016 at 16:38

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Dang you can get a stick Smart? I would rock that.

Jon > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 01/20/2016 at 19:08

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Many conversion cars have them usually they have a dc motor that doesn’t rev as high as an ac but is more torquey. A EV conversion Miata is fairly popular with a stick

Garrett Davis > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:11

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F-type? This is a gorgeous interior.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:11

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Yea, they only sold 1st gen Californias with a sticks.

AntiLag > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:12

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Lol the sports car section is only “Sport(y)” because of the challenger. Every other car on that list is a legitimate sports car.

TotallyLogical > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:13

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You missed my car- the Hyundai Elantra GT.

https://www.hyundaiusa.com/elantra-gt/ind…

No, the Elantra sedan has a different body. It’s a different car. They weren’t even designed on the same continent.

Yes it’s just a econ 4-banger but that’s not the point.

GreenN_Gold > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:13

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But how many of these cars offer only a stick. The Viper, for one.

The WRX was a lot more rad (yeah, rad, I said it) when it only offered a stick. Do you know how Jalop I feel when people ask me, “Why did you buy a stick?” and I can reply, “This car only comes with a stick.”

RyanFrew > Blondude 01/20/2016 at 19:13

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Until you put it next to a school bus.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Andrew P. Collins 01/20/2016 at 19:14

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Nissan still makes the fronter?

TrueBull69 > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:14

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Toyota, please sell me this I beg you

RyanFrew > E30Joe drives a Subaru 01/20/2016 at 19:15

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Not legal - BMW couldn’t do it. I’ve tried with the S3, who similarly will outfit their cars just about any way from the factory. My dad got the a8 steering wheel in his a6. But changing the transmission option, even when it’s offered with a stick in Europe, is a big no-go.

essquire > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:15

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Why not a much shorter list of cars that no longer have manuals as an option...

AntiLag > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:15

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I know they hit some snag on releasing it, but this car is about as much of a 2016 model as the Fiat 124. And certainly comes in manual.

put-some-turbo-on-meeeee > Andrew P. Collins 01/20/2016 at 19:16

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Only for a block, then you’ll promptly turn around and hand the keys back to the sales guy.

doodon2whls > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:16

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This is not a useless list.

This list is Sofa King awesome and the 2015 edition was referenced many times.

BurgerMeister > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:17

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Proofread, dude. It’s not that hard.

AntiLag > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:18

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Also, where’s the Jag XE at?

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:24

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You can still get a Buick Regal GS with a stick in Canada.

Vincent Davidson > For Sweden 01/20/2016 at 19:25

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I love those.

featherlite > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:26

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I thought the Renegade was only available with a manual in FWD guise... or has that changed?

Blondude > RyanFrew 01/20/2016 at 19:26

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Yeah, the front end just seems stubbier than I imagined.

Vincent Davidson > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:28

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Honda HRV (fwd only)

I drove one for a new car PDI at work a couple of months ago (yes, they do exist!). It was special ordered.

I was very surprised. It was like driving a lifted RSX almost. The clutch was a little soft but the shifts were surprisingly short and precise. If only they could get it to hold up to the AWD system, it would be my next car.

Ratchet when he's all hopped up on synthetic energon > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:29

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Biggest thing I learned from this list: Honda is still selling the CR-Z.

scottyvnc > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:30

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It’s a darn shame that manuals are becoming so rare here in the USA. While there may not be perceived “demand” for the straight drive, I would bet that every car with manual that a manufacturer offers would get purchased. The same goes for wagons. Offer them in the US and they’ll be gobbled up!

Cat ass trophy > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:30

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Well this is depressing. WTF people.

Demon3PWood > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:30

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Source for ATS losing manual? Is this for 2017? cadillac.com still allows building a 2016 ATS 2.0T RWD with manual transmission.

Nick > E30Joe drives a Subaru 01/20/2016 at 19:31

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I can’t imagine why they’d say no to letting you order one with a manual if it is available elsewhere. Unless it affects emissions or something. Provided it is coming from the same factory I can’t see a difference.

Dr_Watson > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:31

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TBH the luxury cars that still carry an MT should be lauded. For the life of me I have no idea why they still exist. They rightly shouldn’t since no “luxury manual *” is an oxymoron.

Spasoje > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:33

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The most useful useless list hehe

BTW, the 500X only offers a manual w/ FWD! Just checked the configurator.

smalleyxb122 > Andrew P. Collins 01/20/2016 at 19:34

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How did you get to that? Certain that it would still be available, I went straight to Nissan’s site to prove this wrong, but I couldn’t spec a V6 4x4 with a stick in their configurator.

Tvrtko-Kamen > Mercedes Streeter 01/20/2016 at 19:35

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Totally needed one.

LunaticFringe1979 > GreenN_Gold 01/20/2016 at 19:35

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The STi came “stick-only,” the WRX has always had an auto option.

smalleyxb122 > GreenN_Gold 01/20/2016 at 19:35

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Back when Honda was cool, they only offered a stick shift in the S2000.

derekson > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:36

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No idea where you got the idea that the ATS lost its manual option. You can definitely get a manual on a 2016 ATS, unless Cadillac’s online config tool is lying to me.

ChriswithacapitalA > E30Joe drives a Subaru 01/20/2016 at 19:37

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This does seem legit since not that long ago even the 7 series was available in a manual.

PD86 > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:37

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Proud to still drive a manual (2014 Crosstrek) and plan to do so as long as I can.

LunaticFringe1979 > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:38

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It’s loses, looses, C’mon man!

Sorry, it’s a pet peeve of mine.

LJ909 > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:39

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Sad that most of the non sporty cars (just basic vehicles with the exception of a few that I don’t really have to point out because we all know which ones they are) suck, so you cant really get any enjoyment out of the fact they they offer a manual transmission.

Invinciblejets > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:40

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Wow depressing.......

Pretty much all of the small cars are fwd too.

Coyote/Guard_PP > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:42

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Is the top shifter from a camaro? That is one of the ugliest shifters I’ve ever seen. It looks like it was designed by Ricky Bobby himself. Then again, so does the camaro.

RC1 > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:42

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You need a wagon section, although I think it is only the golf at this point. I hope my 6mt e91 lives for a long time because it has no successor.

elpaco13 > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:43

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Thanks for putting this together... it somehow calms me to see this many (though dwindling).

ChriswithacapitalA > macanamera 01/20/2016 at 19:44

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Which is really odd considering they were know for having the most enjoyable shifters anywhere! Not necessarily the best, but the most enjoyable for sure.

Swayze Train GTi > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:45

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So this is the Jeep right? I can tell because it’s so shoddily made the gear lever isn’t even properly aligned.

Rollo75 > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:45

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I put the Chevy SS here, because where else should I put it?

Where shouldn’t you put it? :D

Its natural habitat is a 6.2km mountain though.

Doctor-G-and-the-wagen > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:45

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Huh, the ATS lost it’s manual but the Verano kept its? Not that I’m against the Verano keeping its stick, but for Caddy trying to make the ATS a the sporty choice you’d think it’d keep it around a bit longer.

2011bmw535threepedal > E30Joe drives a Subaru 01/20/2016 at 19:45

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BMW stopped offering manuals stateside in the 550i and 535i in 2013. BMW has not offered a manual in the X3 since 2007 I believe. There has not ever been the option to get an X1 in manual form in the US since its introduction.

2011bmw535threepedal > E30Joe drives a Subaru 01/20/2016 at 19:46

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BMW stopped offering the manual on 5 series in 2013.

me > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:46

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I presume this list is only valid for the US; there’d be a lot more cars on there if you included anywhere else.

sm82 > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:47

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“The Cadillac non-V ATS looses it’s manual...”

uh huh.

Good article...grammar police should get lossed

RedWhine > AntiLag 01/20/2016 at 19:48

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GreenN_Gold > LunaticFringe1979 01/20/2016 at 19:49

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I believe the prior gen did not offer an auto on the WRX. There was no CVT on the prior gen. I don’t have time to double check right now.

GreenN_Gold > smalleyxb122 01/20/2016 at 19:49

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I recall now, nice call.

Synsteal > Andrew P. Collins 01/20/2016 at 19:50

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In addition to that Frontier Pro4x, Infiniti still offers the Q60(G37) coupe with the 6speed MT.

jkm7680 > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:51

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By 2017, Audi will have cycled out every single manual transmission model they make. Unless they decide to be nice.

rennsportv12 > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:53

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Last time I checked the first Gen R8 was still on the Audi USA website. Idk how much longer they will be taking orders though.

Ellisone > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:53

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Thanks for keeping this up. If possible I think it would be great to note which cars can only have a manual in the base trim. For example, you can’t get manual and leather in most of the trucks and CUVs. For some reason they assume if you want the manual you are looking to save money. Can’t find my wife a new suv or truck with a manual and leather (and heated seats etc...) with exception of the Wrangler, Mini Countryman, Nismo Juke RS, and Ram 2500 Cummins.

Litesaber5 > Garrett Davis 01/20/2016 at 19:54

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Yep

Joan Barreda Borts 3rd Knee > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:57

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Nissan Frontier (4cyl 2wd only)

Fairly sure you can still get the V6 4wd in manual, the Pro-4x is still listed as 6-speed standard.

I’m looking at the Canadian site, don’t think the US site is different though.

JayQC > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:57

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Wait you can have a stick 5 series in Europe!?

FUCK THIS.

Phunkydiabetic > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 19:58

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“Looses?” “enevitable”?

Duece2 > Andrew P. Collins 01/20/2016 at 19:59

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And I would probably roll it.....

strich > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 20:01

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It’s what I look at every day.

feather-throttle-not-hair > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 20:04

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One of the bosses at my company has an Aston Martin DBS. I always assumed it was an automatic, but last time i saw it, i peeked inside and was pleasantly surprised to see a stick.

He probably knows he’d get made fun of with an auto.

aneightballandtwohookers > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 20:04

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Thanks for always posting stuff like this, man. I reference these posts all the time and they really are a big help. I believe we all really appreciate it!

472CID > Andrew P. Collins 01/20/2016 at 20:05

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So apparently you can get a six speed in the V6 4x4 Pro X crew cab, but no other configuration, it’s like option package cheat code.

drshaws > Swayze Train GTi 01/20/2016 at 20:05

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You are correct. A 6MT from a Wrangler.

feather-throttle-not-hair > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 20:07

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Person who posts under the name “472CID” forgets about the Smart car??!?!?!?

color me surprised.

472CID > AntiLag 01/20/2016 at 20:09

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Looked at their website, it lists all the models as automatic (so far).

KingPiggums > Andrew P. Collins 01/20/2016 at 20:12

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Part of me wants another Frontier. Another part of me likes not having to give up lunch to afford the drive home. I don’t know if the mileage has gotten ANY better in them but my god. real world these things got about 3-5 less than what Nissan claims even driving perfectly sedate with no load. My dad’s 1500 got better fuel economy than a frontier has ever dreamed of and that’s a shame. I need a fucking Mazda 3 with a truck bed.

smalleyxb122 > smalleyxb122 01/20/2016 at 20:15

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Never mind. I was able to get to a configuration with a V6, 4wd and a manual.

Ellisone > Andrew P. Collins 01/20/2016 at 20:17

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Can't get the stick and leather. Guess they think if you want to row your own you don't care about leather. This is sadly very common on a lot of the non-performance vehicles in this list.

Qurkless Hero > E30Joe drives a Subaru 01/20/2016 at 20:18

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I once saw a 550i 6spd once on ebay and i couldn’t believe. Another car on the list to own once I graduate.

smalleyxb122 > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 20:19

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I managed to configure a non-Pro X with a V6, 4wd, and a manual. (see the screen grab in my other reply)

Wurfenstein > 472CID 01/20/2016 at 20:20

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Alfa Romeo Giulia