But then I came to a crushing realization—the manual-equipped 2025 BMW Z4 M40i isn’t going to be in my price range in a few ...

Until recently only available as an automatic, the 3.0-litre Z4 is now also offered with a six-speed manual transmission.

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Those that are still hanging on are some of the diehards: Porsche and BMW, of course, though also Cadillac. All-encompassing luxury among the remaining manual upmarket cars tends not to be the ...