Manual V8 sedans are becoming rare.

[Jag530G]

Something I realised today, the only V8 manual (normal manual, not DSG manual) sedans you can buy in the world today are the Holden/HSV and FPV. That's it. No one else does manual V8 sedans. Jaguar, Lexus, M-B, Bentley, RR and Chrysler only do Autos, whilst BMW and Audi do offer DSG/Robo Manuals.

Jaguar have got rid of the atmo 5.0L V8 in the XF which used to sell for $125K and replaced it with a supercharged 3.0L V6. Now you have to pay $210K for the XFR if you want a V8. If the Commodore and Falcon go, your choices for V8 sedans will be the Chrysler 300 at $45K, Lexus IS-F at $125K and the M-B C63 at $150K and then into the stratosphere for BMW 550, M-B E500, Jag XFR etc. It's noticable that even the luxury brands are moving from V8's to turbo/super charged 6's and from 6's to turbo/supercharged 4's.

Cheers, Matthew

[Troutman]

Manuals in general are slowly becoming rare, as they are no longer kings in terms of performance or economy.

Cadillac's CTS-V is worth adding to your list, though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_CTS-V

[Jag530G]

Manuals in general are slowly becoming rare, as they are no longer kings in terms of performance or economy.

Cadillac's CTS-V is worth adding to your list, though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_CTS-V

Silly me, you're right. Can't think of any others.

Cheers, Matthew

[Jonesy40]

also good luck with getting a new 300c V8 for $45K more like $75K

[1BEAST2NV]

I have a 100 series GXL, petrol, 4.7ltr V8 Manual 5spd that im selling,

I cant even find 1 other cruiser the same as mine with a 5 speed manual to help judge a price.

turns out there pretty rare and if ppl have them they are'nt selling them.

[Troutman]

A number of those vehicles appear to be auto or DSG only, at least according to Wikipedia (therefore has to be correct, hehe ).

300C = 5 or 8 speed auto only
C63 = 7 speed DSG
Lexus IS-F = 8 speed sequential auto
etc...

[Jag530G]

also good luck with getting a new 300c V8 for $45K more like $75K

I just had a look in Wheels and you're right the only V8 300 is the SRT, they don't have just a normal V8, wonder if that will be introduced? The previous 300C you could get a base V8 for $45K.

Cheers, Matthew

[Jag530G]

A number of those vehicles appear to be auto or DSG only, at least according to Wikipedia (therefore has to be correct, hehe ).

300C = 5 or 8 speed auto only
C63 = 7 speed DSG
Lexus IS-F = 8 speed sequential auto
etc...

The C63 is a normal 7 speed auto as per other M-Bs. Audi A8, Maserati, BMW, Bentley, RR and Jag use ZF 6/8 speed autos. Porsche and BMW M5 use 7 speed Robo-manuals/DSGs.

Cheers, Matthew

[zorro]

Most models weren't offered in Oz as manuals, go back a few years and you could still buy manual 7 series BMWs in Europe.

[sjhugh]

Delete....

Already mentioned.

[Angeldust]

im never selling my manual ls2 clubbie.. im going to be buried in it.

[Smitty]

Something I realised today, the only V8 manual (normal manual, not DSG manual) sedans you can buy in the world today are the Holden/HSV and FPV. That's it. No one else does manual V8 sedans. Jaguar, Lexus, M-B, Bentley, RR and Chrysler only do Autos, whilst BMW and Audi do offer DSG/Robo Manuals................

thats seriously wacked...as the ONLY thing I have driven since I first got my hands on a LX SLR5000 (when at GMH)
has been V8 manuals..Commodore SL/Es, Grp As, SSs, Berlinas (as in a VK 5.0 M21 4 speed Berlina) Commodore wagons
(from a VH Vacationer to the SSv Sportwagon I have now) to the last of the Holden range in a HZ GTS

[steve_t]

I was looking at a new car the other day and I really hate that DSG etc are listed as 'manual' transmissions. I guess they're not really automatics either but I consider them more auto than manual for driver involvement

[Jonesy40]

I just had a look in Wheels and you're right the only V8 300 is the SRT, they don't have just a normal V8, wonder if that will be introduced? The previous 300C you could get a base V8 for $45K.

Cheers, Matthew

would be nice if there was still a V8 option with out getting the SRT. keep thinking about what im going to buy next but looks like it will be another commodore where else can you get a V8 for under 50K. wish there were more choices in this bracket but i suppose there isn't enough sales to make it worth while for anyone else to offer something

[planetdavo]

Various reasons for their rarity, but the main reason is simple...pure and simple laziness.
Most people just find it too taxing on their brains to press a clutch and move a gear lever anymore.