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Old 09-19-2013, 06:06 PM
 
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I'll be in the market for a new (or most likely used) car soon and it seems to be harder and harder to find cars offered with manual transmissions. They're either automatics, or so called automated manuals/DCTs/etc. I like convertibles, need to have room for my family of 4, and am tired of the whimpy/raspy sound of my 6-cylinder. What could I get?

Chevy Camaro or Ford Mustang - not particularly fond of the styling though
BMW M3 or M6 - I believe that the M versions are offered with manuals
Jeep Wrangler - can you get this with an V8 and a manual?
How about Audi S4 or S5?
Chevy Corvette is only 2 seater. Same with Aston Martin Vantage
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Old 09-19-2013, 06:16 PM
 
Location: Vallejo
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Camar, Mustang, M3.
Wrangler you could drop a V8 in without too much trouble.
M6 is auto.
S5 is a V6 and auto.
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Old 09-19-2013, 06:50 PM
 
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Not V8, but if you want a good quality car, you can get Camry Solara with V6 and manual.
Word is, New Accord with V6 can be bought with manual and is heck of fun to drive.
Good luck with other choices.
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Old 09-19-2013, 06:59 PM
 
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It's sad that the largest (passenger space) convertible I know of brand new is the Chrysler Sebring/200. Wouldn't recommend it.
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Old 09-19-2013, 07:15 PM
 
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Audi S5 has a turbo V6 now, but the RS5 has a V8 (pricey)

the older S5's and S4 convertibles can be had with a manual, same with the RS4 convertible

the BMW 650i, less power than the M6 still has a v8
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Old 09-19-2013, 07:23 PM
 
Location: Vallejo
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New RS5 won't come with a manual though ;(
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Old 09-19-2013, 07:28 PM
 
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Theres a few non-M BMW convertables out there available with a manual and plenty of power. Don't count their I6's out just because you have a wimpy v6 in something else. Of course, if you happen to purchase an M, I'm sure you'd be happy.
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Old 09-19-2013, 07:29 PM
 
Location: NJ
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Get a customized Challenger.

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Old 09-19-2013, 07:44 PM
 
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I was also gonna say jag f type but only 2 seats.. I want one so bad though
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Old 09-20-2013, 05:41 AM
 
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Theres a few non-M BMW convertables out there available with a manual and plenty of power. Don't count their I6's out just because you have a wimpy v6 in something else. Of course, if you happen to purchase an M, I'm sure you'd be happy.
I currently own an e46 M3 convertible with a 3.2L I6
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