And at top speed, about $1,700 per minute!

There is only one M8, BMW still has it

And Torch recommending the weird and whimsical, but-actually-appropriate-in-this-case, Nissan S-Cargo from Duncan Imports, like this one:

Please give us a poll to vote on writer suggestions so John can see what the people would prefer and then still buy the Crosstrek 

Honestly those fixes really aren’t that bad or expensive if you’re good with DIY - but is that really all that’s wrong with it?

Godspeed, sir.

See also: BMW 1M

I hear you, I feel the only way I will own a V wagon with 3 pedals is to buy an auto and convert or go the real long route and marry a V sedan with a regular CTS Wagon. Would make for an interesting Youtube series of vids ...LOL

Thanks. Hard to think of a better option as a dad with 3 kids. Has been a complete garage queen up to this point - only 1300 miles when I took delivery. Will be used properly in my care.

Yep, and it seems people have already committed to overpaying for these as this fine example just went for $89,500.

Yes...

Easy peasy. Next question please.

My thoughts exactly.

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Too afraid to give anyone ideas.  If we’re all quiet, maybe the prices won’t go up.

My frustration is that nearly all manufacturers missed the transition from “manuals are for cheap loser cars only” to “enthusiasts with disposable income want manuals in their enthusiast cars.”

Now THAT’S a Jalop story!

Always a thrill to see an article about the Ridley Scott Superbowl commercial.

in the BMW world this is especially true. at least 50% of the cars that come up in the search are actually manual.  ask the dealer why they lied and theyll say, well you can shift it yourself. 

The “6-speed Manual” is a pretty broad issue on car search sites. Depending on the car, of course, whenever I search exclusively for manuals, there’s always a percentage of automatics that come up. First thing I do is scroll through the pictures until I get to an interior shot in order to confirm that it truly is a…