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      03-12-2014, 06:24 PM   #191
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Originally Posted by BKsBimmer View Post
I'm hoping you're on to something and I hope BMW get's it. While I do believe MT will continue to be phased out for most models I can see the MT option becoming a strong niche market for enthusiast drivers of cars like BMW and Porsche. Unfortunately that would probably also mean it would eventually become an expensive option.
Actually, Porsche is phasing out manual transmissions (source) and Ferrari no longer offers them at all.

I think MTs are one of those things where the fans are vocal, but at this time a tiny minority. Apparently the take rate on the MT for the last Ferrari model that offered one was 1%.
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