It is very difficult to find manual transmission in a passenger car in the US now. I would like one but good luck finding what you want used. Even new, very few models have a manual option. And I think it costs more for a manual transmission now. It used to be cheaper.

[–] bloodfart@lemmy.ml 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The cheapest car I know of off the lot is a base model versa which comes with a manual that’s decent.

The noob trap is “upgrading” it to get the automatic. It’s maybe the worst new cvt you can buy.

[–] guyrocket@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Nissan Versa?

Does the base MSRP of $15,980 have the manual transmission?

Imma have to test drive that, I think.

[–] bloodfart@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah the lowest trim level has a manual (or can be had with a manual). Call ahead to the dealership to make sure they have it in.

[–] Nindelofocho@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

christ, a base model Versa for $16k. Thats a nightmare

[–] IndiBrony@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Can confirm: I drive a Nissan and the CVT is feckin awful.

[–] prumbles@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I could barely find any sticks when I was car shopping, and they were all base models. I finally found a dealer with a manual Impreza but it was actually more expensive than the automatic next to it with a sunroof and heated seats

[–] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Your luck may change... Way back when I was car shopping I found a used BMW 328i with the sport package discounted because they couldn't find a buyer who knew how to drive a manual. I have been driving that car for 12 years now.

[–] zakobjoa@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

>BMW
>12 years

Stop lying.

[–] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

I didn't say it was cheap.