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<body><h1>550I Manual Transmission</h1><table class="table" border="1" style="width: 60%;"><tbody><tr><td>File Name:</td><td>550I Manual Transmission.pdf</td></tr><tr><td>Size:</td><td>2495 KB</td></tr><tr><td>Type:</td><td>PDF, ePub, eBook, fb2, mobi, txt, doc, rtf, djvu</td></tr><tr><td>Category:</td><td>Book</td></tr><tr><td>Uploaded</td><td>24 May 2020, 12:22 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Interface</td><td>English</td></tr><tr><td>Rating</td><td>4.6/5 from 631 votes</td></tr><tr><td>Status</td><td>AVAILABLE</td></tr><tr><td>Last checked</td><td>18 Minutes ago!</td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>550I Manual Transmission</h2></p><p>Truck had 2 different brand of tires on it and dents, scratches. Probably won’t go back when it’s time for my wife’s car. Then would not quit calling. It is NOT a Limited F350. They refuse to put up VIN and pictures to validate their ad. Even on their own website. Their lot has NO luxury autos, don't be fooled by the name. There's no customer parking, there's too many junk vehicles packed in. The truck listed is now sold but still shows up. And the day I showed up there's trashy people just sitting by the side road entrance loitering. Buy elsewhere No wonder he has been in business so long. I will definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable used vehicle. Will be contacting him again soon for another’s car. They went above and beyond to make our experience excellent. We will definitely be coming back to buy our next car. Vehicle wasn’t for me but no pressure from the staff. I’d go back if they had something that caught my eye for sure. The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe I bought drives excellently. I’m very satisfied with my experience and would definitely return in the future if needed Brian was great. Car was Would highly recommend it. He was upfront and honest. Made the transaction as smooth as possible. Will definitely buy my next cars from here. Brian was awesome. I drove a little distance to get to this dealership but it was well worth it. I have highly recommend Robert's Automotive to all my friends and family here in St. Louis. And YES I happily purchased. The selections were so nice I wish I could have purchased two or more. I honestly liked their selections much better than the two Mercedes dealerships that I had been shopping here in town. Great job, keep up the good work!!Recommended! They never place calls to you but when you call them, you get a different person each time. Frustrating Drove down there and they told me they sold the car 3 days before. Don't waste your time.<a href="http://lednotice.com/userData/board/advantage-alarm-system-manual.xml">http://lednotice.com/userData/board/advantage-alarm-system-manual.xml</a></p><ul><li><strong>550i manual transmission, bmw 550i manual transmission, bmw e60 550i manual transmission, bmw f10 550i manual transmission, 5 series manual transmission, bmw 550i manual transmission for sale, f10 550i manual transmission, e60 550i manual transmission, bmw 550i manual transmission review, 2011 bmw 550i manual transmission, 550i manual transmission, bmw 550i manual transmission, bmw 550i manual transmission for sale, bmw 550i with manual transmission for sale.</strong></li></ul> <p> The midsize, four-door, rear-wheel-drive 5 Series grew out of BMW's New Class, a line of four-door sport sedans launched in the 1960s, which were BMW's bestselling vehicles up to that point. The New Class, including the 1500, the 1800, and the 2000, rode on a sport-oriented chassis with a firm, performance-tuned suspension, and featured a roomy five-passenger cabin with padded surfaces and an upscale feel. BMW carried that suspension, as well as the luxury-oriented interior, forward to the new 5 Series. BMW continues to use that naming system for its vehicles today. The rear pillar also incorporated a distinctive BMW design element called the Hofmeister kink, a forward bend low in the pillar behind the rear window. BMW also used roll-over bars in the roof to help stiffen the body, resulting in tight, responsive handling. The first U.S. 5 Series trim, the 530i, was equipped with a fuel-injected 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine generating 176 horsepower. It appeared stateside in 1975. A few years later, BMW rolled out the 528i, with a slightly less powerful, 169-hp, 2.8-liter six-cylinder. The second generation, with its E28 platform, included the 535i and the diesel-powered 524td (for turbodiesel). It was replaced in 1988 by the third generation, which rode on the E34 platform and included two V8 trims, the 530i and 540i. Both debuted in the mid-1990s. Highlights included the V8-powered 540i trim. The fifth-generation 5 Series, which took to the roads starting in 2003, proved somewhat controversial, due to its exterior design, particularly in the hindquarters. In addition, BMW offered the fifth-generation trims with optional xDrive four-wheel drive. Gone are the controversial design elements of the previous generation, while some visual cues, such as the lines along the hood, were drawn from earlier 5 Series designs. The platform, now designated the F10, features an upgraded suspension, with a multilink configuration in the rear.<a href="http://leeharringtonhomes.com/userfiles/advantage-and-disadvantage-of-manual-car.xml">http://leeharringtonhomes.com/userfiles/advantage-and-disadvantage-of-manual-car.xml</a></p><p> The new 5 Series remains a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, although owners can add all-wheel drive as an option. Sixth-generation trims include the 240-hp 528i, the 300-hp 535i, and the 400-hp 550i sedan. With the addition of the 53High-strength lightweight materials means it grew in size but not in weighAfter all, over 30 million shoppers use CarGurus to find great deals on used cars and new cars in their area. And when it's time to get rid of your old ride, sell your car simply and securely on CarGurus. And if you only want to see cars with a single owner, recent price drops, photos, or available financing, our filters can help with that too. Now I find out that they will not offer the 6-speed manual in the 2014 550i. VERY bummed!! I called BMW today, and they confirmed it. For anybody else with that combo (or looking to get there some day), call BMW USA and let them know you want it!! Time to pony up for a new M5, or lightly used one. Time to pony up for a new M5, or lightly used one. Now I find out that they will not offer the 6-speed manual in the 2014 550i. For anybody else with that combo (or looking to get there some day), call BMW USA and let them know you want it!! When they would, they have to reduce torque in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear. Why would you ever consider this. Just get the epic 8AT with flappy paddles instead, relax and with your finger tip, you're on to a seamless up for more uptil stellar speeds. I'd never consider an MT on a 550i or M5 with this massive torque, also considering the prestine shifting qualities of the new assisted transmissions. What a dream! My bet is that BMW will drop the 6MT for the M5 within two model generations, if not the next. The 1M, M3 and soon-to-be M4 will be the only ones left to carry on the 6MT torch. Now I find out that they will not offer the 6-speed manual in the 2014 550i. What a dream! The 2014 will also have launch control as well so it will likely trump the MT in acceleration as well.</p><p> This is coming from a long time MT drive myself. I would have gotten an M3 if i wanted to row my own gears again. Alan Now I find out that they will not offer the 6-speed manual in the 2014 550i. For anybody else with that combo (or looking to get there some day), call BMW USA and let them know you want it!! Maybe you can look for a CPO? Especially once I ditched the runflats for real tires. The 2014 will also have launch control as well so it will likely trump the MT in acceleration as well. I would have gotten an M3 if i wanted to row my own gears again. Alan But for me, it is about enjoying the drive. I really appreciate controling the transmission manually and think it is a shame that the option has been eliminated. The 550's power coupled with the 6 speed manual is a blast to drive. Glad I got a 2013 when I did. Even Porsche doesn?t offer manual transmission on 2014 911 GT3 The manuals have all been fun to drive and engaging. The SATs were automatics. Used the paddles a few times and then never again. I don't see how anyone who has driven a manual can say there are any similarities. I mourn the loss of the 6MT 550i, it's a sad day. The manuals have all been fun to drive and engaging. I mourn the loss of the 6MT 550i, it's a sad day. I was considering getting the new 6er but as soon as i found out no more MT i said NO WAY lol But now, not for anyone. I have driven the SAT multiple times, and it really bears no comparison. Guess I'll drive another car into the ground. I will note though that I test drove a Panamera Turbo. Amazing ride for an automatic. Amazing car all around for that matter. A far more sophisticated automatic transmission.I was considering getting the new 6er but as soon as i found out no more MT i said NO WAY lol I couldn't wait to get my 6MT back, even the technician said my car is a real BMW I couldn't wait to get my 6MT back, even the technician said my car is a real BMW At least not the ones I have seen in my live.</p><p> The 5AT I have in my E39 is a dragon and certainly not the choice to make. The 8AT is much smoother, quicker and doesn't seem to hestitate like mine. With flappy paddle, It feels like an SMG or DSG, so almost immediate. That's really what I've been waiting for now since years: It shifts down before the turn since it knows there is a hair pin coming up. When you have this intelligence in this marvellous 8AT, you will not be asking for a MT ever in your live again, certainly not in the massive beast the 550i is, dripping torque in every single occasion! At least not the ones I have seen in my live. When you have this intelligence in this marvellous 8AT, you will not be asking for a MT ever in your live again, certainly not in the massive beast the 550i is, dripping torque in every single occasion! Now I find out that they will not offer the 6-speed manual in the 2014 550i. For anybody else with that combo (or looking to get there some day), call BMW USA and let them know you want it!! It's sad that most sport car companies are ditching manual tranny as an option. Lambo, Ferrari, 911 GT3 no longer offer a manual, a luxury car like the 550i I understand but a GT3??? But I guess we'll have to live with it, as manual tranny will go in the history book with manual crank windows and hydraulic steering. It was never offered in Europe. I like shifting for myself, but I can't see how anyone could enjoy that unruly combination of weight, power and clutch. And turbo lag to boot. Now manual 535i is gone with LCI, which was my option. When it comes to fuel consumption, its correct the silly values from factory is lower on automatic, but I guess in realnlofe manual takes less. I knew when I went to the 550ix, there was no way I would want a manual transmission on such a big car. The 5 is nice for relaxing and cruising with.if I wanted to toss it around abit i got the controls at my fingertips. The site may not work properly if you don't update your browser.</p><p> If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit old reddit. Press J to jump to the feed. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Log in sign up User account menu 4 Is an F10 BMW 550i with a Manual transmission likely to be a Money Pit? If you're curious, the other vehicles I'm seriously considering are the Lexus IS-F, Hyundai Genesis 5.0 V8, and the current gen Lexus IS350 RWD F-Sport. All are around the same price on the used market. For the most part I've been hesitant to consider German cars because of their reputation for being money pits. But what's really pushing me to consider the 550i is the manual transmission. If I'm going to go BMW, the combination of a V8 and a Manual is what would do it for me. In addition, based on my preliminary research, it seems like the 535i's of that generation are having the most problems, but then again most people don't opt for the 550i so there would be less people online to complain. My intention for my next car is to keep it indefinitely; for 10 years at the very least. But I do a lot of driving. Though much of it would be highway miles. I like to take a few small road trips a year, totaling around 9000 miles of almost all highway. I'd probably also have 8000 more of NYC area driving. So about 17,000 miles per year. The amount I drive is what draws me to Lexus because of their reputation to be reliable and trouble free for hundreds of thousands of miles. I'm under no illusion that the 550i will be as trouble free as the Lexuses. However I'd be willing to trade some minor troubles for the V8 Manual combo. BUT, I do not want to spend thousands of my hard earned dollars on repairs, and then a short time later spend thousands more on other things. I don't want to fix one thing then right after something else breaks. As the title suggests, I don't a money pit. So be real with me, what am I in for, repair and maintenance cost wise if I get an F10 550i with a manual.</p><p> Especially considering how much I drive. What kind of problems should I expect. Is there anything else I should know about this generation of 550i. Look forward to hearing answers. EDIT: Hmmm I'm doing some more googling at the moment and it seems the N63 engines do have a lot of problems, but the N63TU2's they used in the 2014-2017 F10's had less. Did the 2014-2017 F10 550i's come with a manual. If you plan on taking it to the “shop” for ANYTHING, yes it will be a money pit. Any series can be extremely reliable, depending on how you maintain it. For example: I just got done driving a 06 530i (manual) from CA to GA now heading towards South FL. I’ve never driven that distance in that car before and it gave me 0 problems. It now has 188k miles on it and pulls like new. I do the work myself because these are relatively easy engines to work on because all inline 6 are based off the M50 from the E36 series. IMHO, you’re better off financing or buying a F10 M5 or just get a 535i and and call it a day. 550i are pointless against the two. Edit: N54 issues were resolved while designing the N55. For it being BMWs first mass produced turbo motor in a LONG time, I feel they did a good job tackling the issues. You're not the only person to suggest this based on my googling. From what I read the M5 engine (S63) is much much better built and more reliable. I know very little about BMW's, so this shocked me. After all, the M5 is more complicated, therefore more can go wrong. Very counter intuitive if you ask me. I could probably afford to finance an F10 M5 over 4-6 years depending on how much I pay for it. And I think I can get that generation in red too which would be a huge plus (correct me if I'm wrong, but they offered red on the M5 but not other 5 series). But I'm also trying to save up to buy a condo so priorities. sigh. I'd also consider a 535i, but I really like V8's. Though I have heard BMW's straight 6's are great.</p><p> Never drove one but my friend had an E53 X5 with the straight 6 (M54 I think?) and it sounded great. EDIT: If you plan on taking it to the “shop” for ANYTHING, yes it will be a money pit. I'm capable of doing oil changes myself.Maybe I can learn, but I don't want to fuck anything up. What kind of work would I need to learn how to do if I wanted to do most things myself. I'd be willing to learn to save thousands of dollars, thats for sure. I’d try to find a 535. Only RWD though, they are very rare and usually poorly optioned cars. I have deep personal experience with both the f10 535, 550 and am a manual maximalist. The f10 as a chassis does not drive well with a manual, its a better automatic car. Its big, bulky and heavy. Its not the fun tossable manual WRX, TT, 3-series driving experience you're imagining. This is explained in this M5 Ignition review. I don't care what you daily drive, anyone who gets into a f10 550i will say it is a fast car. It is. Especially after 2013. While the n55 535 will be a cheaper car to maintain, its a total compromise. Jack of all trades master of none. Its kinda fast, kinda comfy, but not really anything. You seem to be wary of repairs and not into performance. In your case I'd go for the IS350. Defiantly IS350 over the 535. If you want brute power 550I and bite the bullet on the bills. What I don't understand is why you're comparing a 5 series and an IS. The GS-F sport would be a more direct competitor to the 535. All rights reserved Back to top. The E60 was the first 5 Series to be available with a turbocharged petrol engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission and regenerative braking.It was sold in the sedan and wagon body styles, with most cars using the 7-speed SMG III transmission. It was the first and only M5 model to be sold with a V10 engine.Optional features included an 8-inch LCD screen, satellite navigation and DVD video playback.</p><p>The BMW Assist system could also use the phone network to notify the driver and their preferred BMW dealership when servicing was due.The IIHS tests were conducted on models built after May 2007; these models had modifications to improve side impact safety.Retrieved 28 September 2017. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Some of the top rated parts include ATF 1 Automatic Transmission Fluid for ECCC exc. CVT and DCT. with 4.9 stars and Bearings with 5.0 stars. Prefer to have an in-person look at your BMW 550i part to confirm it’s just right. You can find your nearest Advance Auto Parts store and confirm they have the part in stock before heading over. Some of the top-rated Behr parts in these categories are:CVT and DCT. CVT and DCT. CVT and DCT. Its a pretty straight forward service. Enroll now and start getting rewarded - it's easy. The water pump itself won't last more than 100,000 miles in most cases and the engine itself is prone to coolant leaks from multiple locations. So a major 550i cooling system overhaul should be planned before the 100,000 mile mark. Aside from obvious leaks the 550i water pump will also squeal or screech indicating the bearings inside have worn. This package covers the water pump, thermostat, and radiator for the 2006-2010 E60 550i and E63 650i with a manual transmission. The entire cooling system on the 550i is susceptible to leaks and poor performance. The condition of the rest of the cooling system should be considered along with the water pump and thermostat. Replacing the water pump will expose the front of the V8 engine where more problem areas may appear so plan accordingly. The biggest problem is the V8 valley pan gaskets and inner coolant tube seals. The tube carrying coolant through the valley is prone to leaking and replacement is a major job ( see our valley pan pipe kit here ).</p><p> Additional items recommended to be replaced during the water pump job are: cooling hoses, expansion tank and cap, temp sensors, drive belts, and pulleys and tensioners. This item fits the following BMWs: 2006-2010 E60 BMW 550i with manual transmission 2006-2011 E63 BMW 650i with manual transmission So a major 550i cooling system overhaul should be planned before the 100,000 mile mark. This item fits the following BMWs: 2006-2010 E60 BMW 550i with manual transmission 2006-2011 E63 BMW 650i with manual transmission Your video will appear once it is approved. Add Another Video Please try again or Reset Your Password. Must be longer than 2 characters. Must be longer than 2 characters. It has aged well with its traditional looks (updated for 2015). Still, the 5 Series endures, with responsive driving dynamics, the right amount of luxury, but most of all some of the worlds best powertrains, chassis and safety. Theres nothing new for 2016 except a standard Harman Kardon surround sound system and power trunk lid on the 550i. The 535i takes a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six with 300 hp and 300 lb-ft, while the 550i boasts a twin-turbocharged V8 with an awesome 445 hp and 480 lb-ft. Theres also a high-performance M5, but the 550i is nearly as quick, with a zero-to-sixty time of just 4.5 seconds. The ActiveHybrid5 uses a 300-hp turbocharged six with a 54-hp electric motor system and 1.3-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Its nearly as quick as the 535i. It makes a humongous 560 horsepower, and is available with a Competition Package that boosts it to 575. Choose between a six-speed manual transmission or seven-speed twin clutch and be thrilled either way. Its a comfortable commuter, a roomy family car, and a capable sports sedan. It offers dynamic performance and handling, and can carry four passengers easily without feeling too cavernous. Luxury and M Sport trim lines continue, the Modern Line is discontinued.</p><p> The current-generation 5 Series was launched for 2011 and updated for 2014. Line-topping 550i models use a 4.4-liter V8, good for 445 hp, and 480 lb.-ft. of torque. Its the fastest of the bunch, and BMW says the 550i can speed from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. The GTs wheelbase is four inches longer than other 5 Series models, with a long hood and a low, coupe-like roofline. The Gran Turismo comes in two versions: the 535i GT with the turbocharged inline-6, and the 550i GT with the V8. Each is available with xDrive all-wheel drive. Navigation comes standard on all models, as well as the iDrive interface, which uses a touchpad on top of the rotary controller that lets users draw letters and numbers with a fingertip, instead of scrolling through characters on the screen. Although it has the same amount of space as its more practical counterparts, the M5 feels tight and compact on the track, the sign of a well-engineered car. On an autocross course at BMWs new Performance Center in Thermal, California, near Palm Springs, we turned the fastest lap of the bunch thanks to the M5s powerful engine and lightning-quick dual-clutch gearbox. While others preferred to manually shift with paddles, we put it in Drive and let it do its thing.Those considering the 5 Series Gran Turismo might also consider the elegant Audi A7, with its superior looks and ample cargo space. Although in our book nothing matches the M5 on the track, those interested in a high-powered midsize luxury sedan could also consider the Jaguar XF-R and the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. Once known only as a four-door gasoline-powered sedan in the U.S., the 5 Series lineup has multiplied into more than a dozen variants, including a larger Gran Turismo body style, and a new diesel-powered sedan. Like other BMW models on the market, the 5 Series is available in different lines: Luxury, Modern and M Sport, each with its own unique styling and trims.</p><p> The updated iDrive interface also allows users to finger-trace letters and numbers on top of the control knob to enter information (similar to the touchpad found on Audi models). An 8-speed automatic transmission is standard; the 535i can be equipped with an optional 6-speed manual. The Gran Turismo come in two versions: 535i GT with the turbo I6 and 550i GT with the V8. Each is available with xDrive all-wheel drive. In addition to minor styling updates, the Competition package is also new for 2014, which bumps up horsepower to 575, and includes a different exhaust system, minor tuning revisions and unique 20-inch wheels. Those considering the 5 Series Gran Turismo might also consider the elegant Audi A7, with its ample cargo space. Rivals to the high-powered M5 include the Jaguar XF-R and the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. The 2013 BMW 5 Series now includes a dozen models, counting the variants with all-wheel drive. Then there is the BMW 535i sedan, with the sweet 300-hp turbocharged inline-6; and the 550i sedan, with a whumping 445-hp V8. The four-door sedan bodies are the same, and they all come with a smooth 8-speed manual automatic transmission. The Gran Turismo come in two versions: 535i GT with the turbo I6 and 550i GT with the V8. Each is available with xDrive all-wheel drive. The electric motor is powered by a lithium-ion battery in the trunk. The 2013 M5 is available with a 6-speed manual transmission or 7-speed double-clutch paddle-shifting transmission. The new M5 is ready for the track, but we found that for anything more than a handful of laps it needs ceramic brake rotors, which are expected to be an option for the 2014 model. The V8 in the 550i is up from 45 horsepower to 445 hp for 2013, with torque increasing by 30 foot-pounds to 480 pound-feet.</p><p> For the most demanding sporting driver, they are big and heavy, but their excellent dynamics and agility make them assertively proactive and manageable when faced with the necessity of an emergency avoidance maneuver, making them excellent family sedans. The 5 Series models are substantial, well-engineered passenger cars, yet they are gifted with an exciting athleticism that keeps the driving experience engaging and pleasurable. With patience and a little insight, though, iDrive can get you what you want. The 2013 models get further streamlining and simplification to the navigation and infotainment programs. Other than that, 2013 changes to the 5 Series are all to the option packages. Glowing tan and matte-black contrast handsomely on the dashboard, these surfaces punctuated by elegant swatches of exotic wood. Instrumentation is comprehensive and flawless. Gauges are about perfect to look at and read. Those who see themselves as having reached a certain level of luxury should be satisfied in this stylish cabin. Those whose standards of ergonomics and efficiency are high, might find compromised areas. But driving excitement has always been BMWs stock in trade. And the 5 Series, whether in its spirited turbocharged four-cylinder 528i form, its smooth-as-glass inline-6 535i form, or its forceful, V8-powered top-of-the-line 550i, fully earns its reputation in motion. Even the ActiveHybrid 5 is powerful, accelerating from zero to 60 in 5.7 seconds. And the M5s performance is purely awesome. Their over-the-road qualities, or at least the promise of them, are surely what motivate many BMW aspirants. That these roomy sedans also provide safe, sumptuous family transportation qualify them as a highly desirable mid-size entries. But it appears to be dying. Now Munich is making sure everybody knows BMW has a hand in the demise of the third pedal. So foreign is a manual shifter to buyers in the full-size luxury limo category, this seems entirely natural.</p><p> Manual shifters flew the coop at Ferrari. The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio that was going to arrive in the United States with a manual transmission, like the show cars that preceded its U.S. launch, is an auto-only car. Of the 38 vehicles delivered by automakers to my driveway in 2016, only 4 were fitted with a third pedal, and that ratio is actually far higher than what we see in the marketplace at large. Regular variants of the 6 Series are auto-only. The i3 and i8 are predictably auto-only. In some instances, it is selling in really small numbers now.” And of those cars, 75 percent are in M3s, meaning fewer than 1 percent of non-M 3 Series are manual-shift cars. A vocal minority will question BMW’s sanity, but the current 3 Series’ order books provide BMW with all the justification it requires to kill off another manual transmission. Even BMW Is Eliminating The Manual Transmission.” If you want all wheel drive, you have no choice but an auto. But, even with that, the automatic is pretty amazing. Between the different driving modes, the paddle shifters and the overall gearing, it is way more fun than I would have expected. The current C-class is a better car in every respect except for the availability of 3 pedals. And two brand-new stickshift VWs (’02 and ’17), a brand-new stickshift Fiat (’13), and a brand-new stickshift Saab (’08). Manuals going away is going to save me a lot of money.Approximately 250 3 Series that were 2014 and newer and 40 of those were manuals. When I was in South Kensington, London, I looked into parked cars (not realizing doing so could peg me for a potential thief!). Almost every other car had a stick. Sub-frame cracks, engine problems and electrics are more likely culprits. Fuel pump failure seem to be a fun trick on the newer ones too. Not sure if they still are. The 6L45 in my old 2009 328i was a good unit. When I got rid of the car at 130,000 miles it was still running well.</p><p> They used a GM transmission in the e36s and e46s, where it was fairly problematical, and a different one in the e9x 325i and 328i in the US, where there do not seem to be anything like as many issues as in the previous generation. Maybe the small engine 5-series had them too. The big engine cars always had ZFs. Beautifully balanced, interactive and fast as hell. Shame to think those days are over. Possibly some really budget models Versa or the like but eventually those will go also. I never understood people who would say “I’d buy an LS430 or Suburban or F-350 or Taurus if it came in a manual!” Let’s worry about saving the GOOD manuals, in cars that deserve a manual, and not worry whether I can get a stick in a car that’s still boring with a stick. Or rather, just annoying, as they accelerate so fast you never get to do anything other than shift if you want to stay on pipe at sub 120. Miatas are perfect, full stop. But perhaps a bit uncompromising. Other Mazdas, Civics and Accords perfect enough for day-to-day work. NA, long stroke I6s of moderate displacement from a certain Bavarian make, meta perfect. As is your S2K. The Ram 2500 is fantastic with a manual. A synchronized 8 speed would be much better still, considering the narrow powerband and huge variations in load it needs to handle. But, despite live full floaters at each end, it’s still more of a driving machine than any ultimate slush dispenser will ever be. However, how often are you on full boil. No matter if dual clutches are faster, the enjoyment of shifting for yourself is priceless.They’re a little late for that. Like, 25 years too late. I was a die hard manual transmission fan until just recently. I grew up driving sports cars and riding motorcycles and always chose manual transmission cars when given the choice. Manuals offered more gears, quicker and smoother shifts, better performance, and better fuel economy. That has reversed.</p>
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