The manual-transmission Z needed a quieter exhaust to pass the drive-by noise test, while the automatic gets away…
All manual gearbox Minis are dead for now, and there's no telling when or if the stick will return
The six-speed manual is a modified version of what's available in the European BMW Z4
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According to the ad, this former police cruiser will now give Miatas and Mustangs a run for their money.
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You don't always need a manual, in fact here are some of the cars where you'd have done anything for an automatic.
This story was originally published on March 29, 2018
Sure, a manual transmission is mostly more fun, but not always.
I've successfully used this exact method several times
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My friends need cars, and they came to me for help. Here's my plan.
It's OK to prefer an automatic transmission. I'm here for you.
It's more than OK to let some cars row their own gears, maybe even preferable.
Stop blaming people who love you for your decisions.
Red tape can be cut, government can work, just not for you.