[gthal]

It's unfortunate but the reality is that over time it will be impossible to buy MT cars. It might be 15 years before we see it but I predict it is coming. It eventually won't be an option because it will be cost prohibitive to provide the option for a smaller and smaller demand. MB has already gone that way. Ferrari and Lambo. Porsche is moving that way. BMW will also follow at some point.

My prediction is there is a MT in the next gen M3/4 and then it's done. But it will be done for most all new cars so it won't be like you will have the option of just jumping ship to Audi or Porsche. Everyone will be in the same boat.