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Originally Posted by formula M
BTW... I would love to see a X1 xDrive 35d, M-Sport manual by Dec/Jan. I think BMW could get an advanced purchase/buying, (if we get enough) for such a vehicle and we can get a "special edition" w/manuals made..(?)
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Not a chance. To certify a manual would be an extra 2 million dollars- EPA and DOT crash testing. The diesels are 12 months out and will be equipped with 8 speed autos as they should be. The take rate on manuals in sporty cars has plummeted and a manual diesel is less than sporty... I am also not sure why everyone is stuck on the manual with a diesel- doesn't drive like a gas engine and the 8 speed gets better EPA numbers which is the marketing point of the diesel anyways.