What vehicle will be a worthy replacement for your sedan when it is time?
#3016
Registered Member
<1% take rate on the 2.0 6MT--I head 200 total at one point. Face it--manuals are dying. The Corvette isn't even available with a manual anymore, the chances that more than tens of people would want a 50K+ 6MT V6 turbo Genesis is pretty slim. There just isn't a positive ROI in it.
Remember at the end of the day GM is run by a bunch of bean counters. Once they ran the numbers ($$) they decided it would be best to go DCT only.
#3017
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When the C7 was released in 2014, over 40% of orders were manuals. The following year the z06 was released and over 50% of sold cars were manual as well. The first few years are always the strongest as those that order their cars are more likely to get a manual. Dealers are more likely to order Automatics as they can get anyone to buy the car. After it was all said and done, over 28% of the c7 model were sold with a manual.
Remember at the end of the day GM is run by a bunch of bean counters. Once they ran the numbers ($$) they decided it would be best to go DCT only.
Remember at the end of the day GM is run by a bunch of bean counters. Once they ran the numbers ($$) they decided it would be best to go DCT only.
#3018
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I find excuses to drive the WRX over the G. The G37 is faster, handles better and more comfortable but the enjoyment of the WRX makes it the go-to whenever I need to go any where. I take the G around the block maybe once a week to run oil through it and that's about it.
Autos can be superior all day from a performance standpoint but, as mentioned, running through the gears is more fun vs. point and press gas pedal down. If the used market contains nice options from the past 10 years that have the MT option and are unwanted because of the "aUtoS aRe BeTtEr NoW" mind set I have no quarrels; more for us
Edit: I understand what you're saying Lego and I agree. It makes no sense for manufacturers to throw money at R&D for something that will account for maybe 1-5% of their total sales volume.
Autos can be superior all day from a performance standpoint but, as mentioned, running through the gears is more fun vs. point and press gas pedal down. If the used market contains nice options from the past 10 years that have the MT option and are unwanted because of the "aUtoS aRe BeTtEr NoW" mind set I have no quarrels; more for us
Edit: I understand what you're saying Lego and I agree. It makes no sense for manufacturers to throw money at R&D for something that will account for maybe 1-5% of their total sales volume.
#3020
This recent graphic from Car & Driver on the U.S. manual transmission take rate on new cars should answer a lot of questions:
And now the good news: On Sept. 15th, Nissan will release the new Z car. (Probably a prototype- sources vary on this one) Fingers crossed on a 6MT version.
And now the good news: On Sept. 15th, Nissan will release the new Z car. (Probably a prototype- sources vary on this one) Fingers crossed on a 6MT version.
#3023
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Here is a short video review on my first drive of a Shelby GT350. I thought I would mix it up a bit this time with a video. Let me know what you think or if you have questions about the car. Thanks!
https://youtu.be/HjPkO69gI3k
https://youtu.be/HjPkO69gI3k
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4DRZ (09-03-2020)
#3024
I am surprised you aren’t making that many review videos like “In the Fast Lane with Joe Tunney” since, not going to lie, your flow of words is good man. I honestly prefer the 2013-2014 Shelby GT500 over that GT350. I don’t like the electric power steering and styling of the new Mustangs in my opinion.
The steering had 3 different settings, but it did not seem to change much. This reminds me, I totally forgot to go into detail on the suspension settings. The sport mode is much firmer, but oddly, only initially. It quickly turns into what feels like the adaptive suspension on the ATS-V where it adapts to firm roads quickly and goes soft again until you need it. Not bad.
#3025
Administrator
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Good narration. Some repetiveness, and lots of wind in the mic, but overall very professional.
#3026
Super Moderator
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I am surprised you aren’t making that many review videos like “In the Fast Lane with Joe Tunney” since, not going to lie, your flow of words is good man. I honestly prefer the 2013-2014 Shelby GT500 over that GT350. I don’t like the electric power steering and styling of the new Mustangs in my opinion.
#3028
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The only Mustang that gives me pause for consideration is the Bullitt. But then every single time I dive back into that idea, I come away feeling there's isn't a Mustang in my future, of any variant. I think I feel that way about all (Big 3) American cars. I mean, the Mustang impresses me, even inspires me with excitement and nostalgia, but eventually I turn away. I have this feeling, right or wrong, about an inherent lack of craftsmanship. It's hard to explain.
#3029
Registered Member
The only Mustang that gives me pause for consideration is the Bullitt. But then every single time I dive back into that idea, I come away feeling there's isn't a Mustang in my future, of any variant. I think I feel that way about all (Big 3) American cars. I mean, the Mustang impresses me, even inspires me with excitement and nostalgia, but eventually I turn away. I have this feeling, right or wrong, about an inherent lack of craftsmanship. It's hard to explain.
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Rochester (09-04-2020)