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Originally Posted by Wires
Wow.. take rate for the MT is really low. Would align with my dealer though. I believe MT isn't typically stocked on the lot (in the non-M variants).
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BMW doesn't make a non M car with a manual for the US market once the F3x goes out of production. And finding a manual F3x on a dealer lot is near impossible. My dealer says they will only order them if it's a confirmed sale.
Even for my GTI, it's been a challenge to find one in the right color with the right equipment. We bought an Audi yesterday and the sales guy said even the Porsche dealer doesn't order any unsold manual cars anymore.
I suspect my '18 GTI might be my last new manual car. It will be a while until I can justify a two seater and outside of Boxsters and Miatas, I'd guess that in five years, almost nothing will be available with three pedals.