Petition to save Audi manual transmissions in USA
08-21-2018, 10:53 AM
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08-21-2018, 10:53 AM
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Frankly, I think this petition has as much chance of being successful as Sisyphus does of finally making it up the hill. AoA has data for manual take-rate across multiple generations and the elimination of MTs has been occurring gradually for years. The old adage, "Money talks, and BS walks," is probably relevant here. I don't blame those on this forum because they have supported MTs with their wallets, but there are just not enough mainstream consumers demanding MTs.
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08-21-2018, 11:19 AM
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08-21-2018, 11:20 AM
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Thank you. Monsoon gray isn’t my first choice on color (I usually get black or silver). But I don’t have much of selection on premium plus, sport packages (not sport plus) and cold weather package combo. I will post my pics once I pick up.
08-21-2018, 11:37 AM
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what cars have lower take rates and still offer a manual?
the take rates being so low, over the years is the exact reason why they've been dropped
Yes, cars need to be federalized for every model year change, even if the car itself did not change
demand simply is not there, and has not been there for ages.
the take rates being so low, over the years is the exact reason why they've been dropped
Yes, cars need to be federalized for every model year change, even if the car itself did not change
demand simply is not there, and has not been there for ages.
As for cars with lower takes rates, https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...al-test-review
In 2016 the Corolla manual had a 1 percent take rate. But Corolla didn't drop it. They still offer it in the 2019 model, but on the SE model in the Sedan for a slightly higher cost. But the new Corolla hatchback comes standard with a manual transmission, intelligent manual transmission namely, which is supposed to be noob friendly. Toyota is expecting a 15 percent take rate and said it makes economic sense to offer it. Sadly VW group does not have this mindset, except Porsche, which brought back the manual for the 911 GT3 due to similar petitions and new demand.
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08-21-2018, 11:45 AM
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I don't think there is official word on it. There were rumors they are killing it and other rumors that it will still be offered. But recently they said they will continue offering manuals for the foreseeable future. I feel they might still offer it, at least on the M3 at the very least.
08-21-2018, 06:14 PM
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I don't think there is official word on it. There were rumors they are killing it and other rumors that it will still be offered. But recently they said they will continue offering manuals for the foreseeable future. I feel they might still offer it, at least on the M3 at the very least.
08-21-2018, 06:16 PM
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08-22-2018, 12:11 AM
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Exterior of my Audi A4.
I can get pretty good mileage with manual transmission. I've gotten up to 40 highway before.
Interior of my Audi A4.
Here are some photos of my Audi A4 manual transmission. Got the car brand new last year at the age of 22. I got an A4 DCT loaner too once. Wasn't able to get more than 32 mpg on that and didn't feel it was as much fun as my manual A4. But overall I love this car with manual transmission. I live in the SF Bay Area. Fun to drive in traffic too with this in fact. No issues when driving in SF city either
