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To: dp0622

I’d love to have one of the new Vettes.

Aside from not being able to afford it, two things prevent me.

One, we live on a dirt road, so that eliminates anything low to the ground.

But the other, is I was disappointed to find it doesn’t come with a manual transmission as an option. A sports car without a manual just doesn’t do it for me. Yeah, I’m old school, and it’s the trend to go to computer-controlled manual autos, but it would still a deal breaker for me if I was going to pay that much money. I don’t care how fast the paddle shifters work - it’s not the same as being connected.


11 posted on 03/03/2020 4:06:00 AM PST by chrisser
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To: chrisser
it doesn’t come with a manual transmission

Good gad. The Corvette's been neutered.

Snowflakes will love them.

12 posted on 03/03/2020 4:11:23 AM PST by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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To: chrisser

It is tough to find a new pickup with a manual. Does any company still make one?


13 posted on 03/03/2020 4:11:40 AM PST by jospehm20
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To: chrisser

Yea it SUCKS that there is no true manual stick option even though technically the car is a manual.
I believe i read that the car has a suspension height control that will raise the car up for steep driveways and nasty roads.


14 posted on 03/03/2020 4:13:18 AM PST by mowowie
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To: chrisser
I don’t care how fast the paddle shifters work - it’s not the same as being connected.

I agree. My Porsche 993 was a traditional 6-speed, and I loved it. I've driven cars since then with paddle shifters, and it's not the same.

My current toy is a 1970 Morgan 4/4 with a 4-speed transmission, and I love being able to rev-match on downshifts and generally be in control of the car.

43 posted on 03/03/2020 5:57:40 AM PST by Quality_Not_Quantity (A law means nothing if it isnÂ’t followed.)
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To: chrisser

I’ve got a 370Z with a six speed manual. Great fun and the best theft protection device.


63 posted on 03/03/2020 8:38:53 AM PST by MisterArtery
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