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Originally Posted by ShakyDog
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Originally Posted by deemo319
I think you are correct. If I recall correctly BMW NA dropped the E89 Z4 with a manual transmission in 2014 due to an extremely low take rate and related costs of certification of each model with different engines and transmissions. And this was noted as part of BMW's long range plans in dropping manual transmission availability.
And the simple fact the roadster market has been shrinking for the past decade.
For the G29 BMW should have integrated a manual transmission available via "Special Order Only" that also unlocks extensive BMW Individual colors for paint, leather, Alcantara, exclusive speed cloth seats, various trim colors/materials and unbelievably cool BMW M wheels.
Could have been very cool.
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Ahh, but for an E89 the target buyer would have been an auto driver as it was more luxurious than sporty. Not that is matters for me as $70k is WAY out of my comfort zone.
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The E89 had so much potential in its chassis it was ridiculous.
BMW looked at previous M Roadster sales and there was absolutely zero business case to be made with 3,041 units sold here.
Although they later stated it was a mistake to not build an E89 M Roadster.
They chased the SLK demographics with the E89 and with the DCT was a capable but lacking to performance types.