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      01-26-2012, 05:32 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by wiles335i View Post
Sorry to say, but I fear the end is near for the manual transmission, in the USA. With CAFE standards and certifications cost. I suspect it will not be long before they take the option away

Manual trans were cheaper, better MPG and fun to drive.
Then it was just better MPG and fun to drive.
Now just fun to drive.

Congrats on the MPG BMW, but please don't take away the manual option.

Owned 8 BMW(s) all manuals.
+1. Could not have said it any better.
My last 5 cars have been manuals.
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