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Originally Posted by mjposner
BMW does know how many Z4s it would sell with a manual, they have sales for the prior generation as evidence and what they obviously concluded was that demand does not equal cost. Despite enthusiasts claiming they will buy a manual version, they never do, (see Cadillac CTS-V Wagon; Hyundai G70 manual and thge take rate on other models).
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The truth of the matter is that Cadillac is introducing a new ultra-high performance CT-5-V sedan in early 2021 called the Blackwing that will feature a 6-speed manual transmission. Your assertion that people "never do" buy manuals despite expressing enthusiasm for them doesn't stand up to objective scrutiny.
Cadillac CT4-V, CT5-V Blackwing Officially Coming With Manual Gearbox
https://www.motor1.com/news/409563/c...ing-announced/
2021 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Boasts 650 HP and a Manual
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...onfirmed-2021/