Here are 20 of the greatest stick shift cars that still offer a manual transmission. Few offer a row-your-own transmission, and BMW’s is a good one. Pick the manual model and it comes. BMW has confirmed that the 2019 BMW 3 Series will only be offered with a manual transmission on its completely redesigned 330i and 340i models.
Update on 9-3-2015 by Miles Branman: We reached out to BMW to confirm whether its online configurator was accurate in excluding manual transmissions from the options list of its 2016 228i, 328i, and 428i models. A spokesperson for the automaker has informed us that these vehicles will, in fact, still be offered with manual transmissions.
Say it ain’t so, BMW!
Bavarian Motor Works is evidently yielding to poor sales figures for its manual transmission-equipped models and has pulled the standard option from three 2016 models, according to the German automaker’s online car configurator.
The 2016 BMW 228i, 328i, and 428i appear to only be available with ZF eight-speed automatic transmissions. Of course, that leaves the higher-output 235i, 340i, and 435i versions available with a six-speed manual, but each of those variants are heavier (and more expensive) than their turbocharged four-cylinder counterparts.
Of course, BMW isn’t the only automaker to remove the row-your-own-gears option from its model range, but it’s especially hard to see a brand that prides itself on the best driving experience cutting out such a great gearbox.
Advanced automatic gearboxes will continue to improve over time, with near-instant shifts in a lighter package, but the engagement of driving a manual, especially when you aren’t concerned about the quickest lap time on a track, will be sorely missed.
One bright spot is that BMW’s 2016 M3 and M4 can still be had with a manual, though recent news that BMW’s M division will be trimming the fat on manual-equipped models in the near future puts those cars’ standard gearboxes on notice as well.
Among its competitors, BMW still offers the most models with manual options, with Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, and Audi all limiting their manual gearbox vehicles to a tiny handful. However, it looks as though in five years, the enthusiast community will be lucky if there’s a single performance sedan or coupe available with a no-cost manual transmission.
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Location: Spokane, WA 99224
Certified Pre-Owned: No Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Color: Silver Description: Used 2006 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Convertible RWD for sale- $4,998, 76,600 miles
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Average time on market: 19 days Certified Pre-Owned: No Transmission: 6-Speed Manual Color: Black Sapphire Metallic Description: Used 2009 BMW 3 Series 328i Sedan RWD for sale- $6,200, 61,835 miles
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Avg. Dealer Rating: (40 reviews) 'Wow what can I say, stereotypical dealer ship. They blow up your phone from the minute you request information on a car. Even after you talk to them they don’t keep good notes because they act like they never spoke to you. Had the nerve to call me Saturday morning around 8:15AM. This is my only day I get to sleep in and these sale people think ok, had the nerve to tell me “well you where on the list to call” and I told him yes I wanted a call but not at the but crack of dawn. Would defiantly NOT work with this dealer EVER!!!! '
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Location: Glendale, AZ 85301
Average time on market: 44 days Certified Pre-Owned: No Transmission: 6-Speed Manual Color: Alpine White Description: Used 2011 BMW 3 Series 335i Coupe RWD for sale- $10,587, 83,305 miles with Leather Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof
Avg. Dealer Rating: (22 reviews) 'I had an excellent experience here. Dave, Joe and the staff are courteous and responsive. They aim to please. I am a bmw enthusiast and they seem have a nice selection with more added regularly. I would definitely recommend if you want value for your money on a used car.'
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Location: Santa Fe, NM 87507
Average time on market: 32 days Certified Pre-Owned: Yes Transmission: Manual Color: Glacier Silver Metallic Description: Used 2016 BMW 3 Series 340i Sedan RWD for sale- $27,500, 45,223 miles with Bluetooth, Sunroof/Moonroof, Appearance Package
Avg. Dealer Rating: (22 reviews) 'Nice young man showed me the car and we went for a test drive. I decided I wanted a model with more options and asked him to keep an eye out. He never got back to me.'
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Mileage:82,617
Location: Naperville, IL 60540
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Avg. Dealer Rating: (14 reviews) 'Very courteous and helpful'
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Mileage:73,850
Location: Austin, 78748
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Location: Milford, 06460
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Mileage:29,176
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Average time on market: 32 days Certified Pre-Owned: No Transmission: Manual Color: Black Sapphire Metallic Description: Used 2016 BMW 3 Series 340i Sedan RWD for sale- $25,999, 29,176 miles with Bluetooth, Sunroof/Moonroof, Alloy Wheels
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Average time on market: 32 days Certified Pre-Owned: No Transmission: 6-Speed Manual Color: Mojave Metallic Description: Used 2011 BMW 3 Series 335i xDrive Coupe AWD for sale- $13,495, 73,621 miles with Sport Package, Leather Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, Power Package, Navigation System, Premium Wheels, Heat Package, Premium Package, Climate Package, Bluetooth, Backup Camera, Comfort Package, M Sport Package, Convenience Package
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Location: Clearwater, FL 33765
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Location: San Bernardino, CA 92410
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Mileage:100,393
Location: Knoxville, TN 37932
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