Originally Posted by TSaxMan113
As nice as it would be, a manual gearbox just isn't as popular or in demand as one would think.
Really? I stopped into a dealer and inquireed about an srt 6 not too long ago. The dealership didn't have any (nor had they ever had any) and the salesman didn't even know what one was. He showed me some literature on it though-- in which DC listed cars that it was supposed to compete with in the marketplace -- Number one on that last was the BMW M3 ..
I just don't see how they think this car is going to compete with the M3 (which is available in manual or SMG only -- no auto) when they only offer it as a slushbox.

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Oh well.