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Originally Posted by Table 5
I'm not sure that is the case anymore. Manuals were typically bought because they were cheaper and had better fuel economy. They were the default of the poors. These days they don't offer better economy, and the only people who want a stick do so because of the driving engagement...ie. enthusiasts. I think those people fall into two camps...those who buy used, or those who will pay more to get the experience they want.
Porsche for one is starting to come to this realization that they can now start making more money off of manual drivers. In the new 911, the manual is no longer cheaper than the PDK, and you have to step up to the S to even get one. It's not a good thing that there is less choice, but I think we are entering an era where the manual is going to be seen as a luxury item you need to pay up for. So to me, it makes sense to pair them with the bigger engine, as that's something enthusiasts typically want too.
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Yeah but we are talking about a Bronco here not a 911. A good portion of these are going to be grocery getters and female driven.