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there's also the issue of having to redesign the cockpit. By removing the gearknob designers have alot more options for the center area for screens/buttons/cupholders. Just look at a 458, 720s, or C8 vette interior.
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the numb feeling can be fixed pretty cheap and easy with an SSK though
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I’m still putting my hopes on the upcoming Mazda for a NA 6 rwd manual. Otherwise I’m probably getting an E92 M3 plus a beater. I agree with you guys that the manual has a less connected feel the last 10 years or so than they were in the early 2000s, maybe cuz it’s the drive by wire? Auto only with all these safety features I don’t want is definitely steering me away from these newer cars.
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We trash on the G8X all the time, but it will likely go down in history as the last M3/4 available with the option of a stick shift.
Given the state of the automotive industry we may not even see many cars in the future with traditional automatic transmissions either. Manual shift mode and/or paddles are not like a real manual, but they still provide some level of driving engagement especially in twisty canyon roads. They are far better than some soul-less 1-2 gear EV transmission.
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Remember the early 2000s Civic SIR hatch? They slapped that puppy right on the dashboard. I haven't had the pleasure to drive one but I thought that was clever.
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