F14's "Where'd the manual transmissions go?" thread

F14CRAZY · 11-14-2007, 03:46 PM

When shopping for a vehicle this July, I found ONE new manual trans Vue in the state. No 2008 manual Vue.

Pontiac canned the 3900/6 speed manual (part of the 2007 GT Sport Package) for the 2008 G6. Oh well, it will make my Reatta transmission even more rare.

No manual trans G8.

All of these mistakes would have been fairly easy for GM not to make, considering the Chevy, Vauxhall, and Holden variants of the G8 that have manuals, the Opel Antara with a manual, and the fact that GM already offered the 6 speed in the G6 (which should be offered with the 3.6L).

I'll be at my Subaru dealer, lemme know when something else happens.

Smoke · 11-14-2007, 04:41 PM

I agree. That is what a real car enthusiast wants. As far as I know the G8 will still be getting a manual, just later in the year, possibly even 09.

91 s-10baja · 11-14-2007, 08:20 PM

They are with the bison.

HoosierRon · 11-14-2007, 08:22 PM

Count me in: bitch, moan, complain.

Aerodynamix · 11-14-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

Count me in: bitch, moan, complain.

+1

DuSpinnst · 11-14-2007, 08:38 PM

Sadly you have to go to your Saab dealer to get a Mid-size car from GM with a Manual. Unless you count one specific trim level of the G6...

Cadillac: 1 (CTS)
Buick: 0
Hummer: 1 (H3)
Saab: 2 (9-3, 9-5)
Saturn: 2 (Sky, Astra)
Pontiac: 4 (Solstice, G5, G6, Vibe)
GMC: 1 (Canyon)
Chevy: 5 (Corvette, Cobalt, HHR, Aveo, Colorado)

Total: 16.. That's it!

Thank god for the Solstice, Sky, CTS, 9-3, 9-5, and Corvette since they are the only non-truck/compacts who have a Manual Transmission in the GM line-up.

Good luck finding one on the lot, even the few dealer Corvettes are ******* Automatics!

F14CRAZY · 11-14-2007, 08:39 PM

I can [almost] understand not having a manual in a certain vehicle due to development costs, say like the Impala SS...GM doesn't have a manual that will take the power.

It's much different when the vehicle is already being made with a manual and just not available here, or discontinued, or could easily be made available (G6 versus '07 and earlier Malibu SS)

DuSpinnst · 11-14-2007, 08:46 PM

The Saab 6-speed can take 300 ft-lbs of Torque...

CobaltSScrazy · 11-14-2007, 09:02 PM

want a manual? Go Buy a Cobalt SS S/C or T/C or 9-3

no seriously, it pisses me off too but thats GM for ya! remember G8 will add one next year and Camaro will have one too. Don't be surprised if all ep 2 cars have it also.

CobaltSScrazy

F14CRAZY · 11-14-2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

The Saab 6-speed can take 300 ft-lbs of Torque...

Are you speaking of the F40?

**GMCSonoma** · 11-14-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

Count me in: bitch, moan, complain.

I find that ironic considering your opinions often voiced here...

What is more American than a beautiful Hydramatic transmission!

Only Hydramatic for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**GMCSonoma** · 11-14-2007, 10:31 PM

By the way...I've moved this to "Letters to GM", as it isn't a complaint about a vehicle itself, per se...as in "defect" or lack of service satisfaction...

F14CRAZY · 11-14-2007, 11:10 PM

I understand, no problem by me.

Hydra Matic was an Oldsmobile thing and definitely American, but to this day it's still in the way of the type of transmission I, and many others really want

DuSpinnst · 11-15-2007, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F14CRAZY

Are you speaking of the F40?

Whatever they have in my car, I think that is what it is.

Puzzel · 11-15-2007, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

Sadly you have to go to your Saab dealer to get a Mid-size car from GM with a Manual. Unless you count one specific trim level of the G6...

Cadillac: 1 (CTS)
Buick: 0
Hummer: 1 (H3)
Saab: 2 (9-3, 9-5)
Saturn: 2 (Sky, Astra)
Pontiac: 4 (Solstice, G5, G6, Vibe)
GMC: 1 (Canyon)
Chevy: 5 (Corvette, Cobalt, HHR, Aveo, Colorado)

Total: 16.. That's it!

Make that 15 -- the G6 lost its manual after 2006.

Personally, I would've bought a Malibu Maxx SS if it had the 6spd manual from the G6, instead of buying my Colorado. And the Colorado can no longer be had with the I5 & manual combo, even tho it can be had in the H3.

11-14-2007, 04:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Smoke 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southwest WI Drives: 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS, 1995 Impala SS Posts: 159	Re: F14's "Where'd the manual transmissions go?" thread I agree. That is what a real car enthusiast wants. As far as I know the G8 will still be getting a manual, just later in the year, possibly even 09. __________________ "If you don't want to go fast, then quit racing and go do something else. And you might want to get some kerosene rags and tie them around your ankles. That'll keep the bugs from crawling up your legs and eating your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt Sr.

11-14-2007, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
HoosierRon 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,615	Re: F14's "Where'd the manual transmissions go?" thread Count me in: bitch, moan, complain. __________________ Between January 20, 2009, and January 22, 2013, GM will declare bankruptcy. (Posted on October 15, 2008.)

11-14-2007, 08:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
DuSpinnst Starship Enterpise Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 17,206	Re: F14's "Where'd the manual transmissions go?" thread Sadly you have to go to your Saab dealer to get a Mid-size car from GM with a Manual. Unless you count one specific trim level of the G6... Cadillac: 1 (CTS) Buick: 0 Hummer: 1 (H3) Saab: 2 (9-3, 9-5) Saturn: 2 (Sky, Astra) Pontiac: 4 (Solstice, G5, G6, Vibe) GMC: 1 (Canyon) Chevy: 5 (Corvette, Cobalt, HHR, Aveo, Colorado) Total: 16.. That's it! Thank god for the Solstice, Sky, CTS, 9-3, 9-5, and Corvette since they are the only non-truck/compacts who have a Manual Transmission in the GM line-up. Good luck finding one on the lot, even the few dealer Corvettes are ******* Automatics! __________________ The moderation here gets an F for FAILURE.

11-14-2007, 08:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
DuSpinnst Starship Enterpise Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 17,206	Re: F14's "Where'd the manual transmissions go?" thread The Saab 6-speed can take 300 ft-lbs of Torque... __________________ The moderation here gets an F for FAILURE.

11-14-2007, 09:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
CobaltSScrazy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS Posts: 5,917	Re: F14's "Where'd the manual transmissions go?" thread want a manual? Go Buy a Cobalt SS S/C or T/C or 9-3 no seriously, it pisses me off too but thats GM for ya! remember G8 will add one next year and Camaro will have one too. Don't be surprised if all ep 2 cars have it also. CobaltSScrazy __________________ 2005 Cobalt SS I'm done with GMI, some posters type inexcusable and unacceptable replys that are not moderated with enough intensity.

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11-14-2007, 10:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
GMCSonoma GMI Fixed Ops Contributor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in Sonoma County of course! Posts: 8,663	Re: F14's "Where'd the manual transmissions go?" thread By the way...I've moved this to "Letters to GM", as it isn't a complaint about a vehicle itself, per se...as in "defect" or lack of service satisfaction... __________________ certified GM Dealer Parts Manager since 1994 GM Dealer Parts employee since 1987 AMC-Jeep-Renault Dealer Parts employee 1987-90 holder of many GM accredations, too numerous to list

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