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Originally Posted by JohnnyQuest
Does anyone have any information on the possibility of BMW offering the new X1 with a manual transmission? I know it's a long shot, but there was one spy shot that showed a stick on one of the prototypes being tested in the US, so I have a glimmer of hope. I'm pretty confident that the new Countryman will be available with a manual and it shares platforms with the X1, so maybe?? I'd trade my Outback in 3 seconds if the new X1 comes with a stick.
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I'd put the odds at less than zero for the US, but the ROW certainly will. The dealer acted like I was a leper for asking if they'd ever offer the F31 with a manual and/or without xDrive.
If you want the new X1 with a manual, go next door and get the new Countryman when it arrives.