List of six-speed sedans?

[novicius]

I am going to be in the market for a used sedan in 2016. The only requirements are sedan body and six-speed manual like the Honda Civic SI sedan.

Hit me! :toast:

[speedpimp]

Suzuki Kizashi
Ford Fusion

[novicius]

:up:

MKIV+ Jettas

[MR2 Fan]

Subaru WRX and STI

[novicius]

WRX's? I'm pretty sure they're 5-speeds.

[speedpimp]

Chevy Cruze as well, though it might be too plebeian for your tastes.

[novicius]

Nope, still fair game. :up:

[The359]

WRX's? I'm pretty sure they're 5-speeds.

The 2015s are 6 speeds now.

[thesameguy]

Any other requirements than 6-speed and sedan? Size? Fuel economy? Price range? Age range? Ten years ago "6 speed" was kinda special, but these days most manuals are six speeds, and upper-end cars have all been 6-speeds for a decade.

[novicius]

Let me think on this -- firstly, any beigemobile is in the running.

Also, something that could be found use in the sub-$10K USD range. :D

[MR2 Fan]

The 2015s are 6 speeds now.

Right....pre 2015 was only STI, so if you want an older used sedan, you'd have to get an STI

[Sad, little man]

Ford Fusion
Very sadly, this is no longer true. :(

Oh wait, we're talking used. Nevermind. I believe the Fusion had a 6spd between 2010 and 2014. Good luck finding many though. If you snag a 2013 or 2014, you will be my hero... Way over 10k, I know.

[GB]

Saab 9-3 Aero. 2006-2009 had 2.8l V6T, all others 2.0T. FWD or AWD.

[Random]

E46 BMW 330i (certain packages)
E39 540i (I don't recommend actually owning one, but I'll include it because they are rad.)

Acura TSX
3rd Gen Acura TL (the good-looking one)

Pontiac G8 GXP :D

[Godson]

The TSX are a rare bird. Buddy of mine has one.

[thesameguy]

Let me think on this -- firstly, any beigemobile is in the running.

Also, something that could be found use in the sub-$10K USD range. :D

I think you're where my friend was last year. His solution was an RX8.

[LHutton]

Dodge Charger Hellcat.

[Kchrpm]

Pontiac G8 GXP :D
There it is :up:

[novicius]

E46 BMW 330i (certain packages)
Very good to know! :up:


E39 540i (I don't recommend actually owning one, but I'll include it because they are rad.)
Yeah, that's one of those "$4K to buy, $14K to keep running" cars. #snicker


Acura TSX
3rd Gen Acura TL (the good-looking one)
Diggin' all this. :up:

[novicius]

Saab 9-3 Aero. 2006-2009 had 2.8l V6T, all others 2.0T. FWD or AWD.
Mmm, I do like Saabs. :up: :up:

[novicius]

I think you're where my friend was last year. His solution was an RX8.
Yeah but RX'8s don't baby very well. :(

[thesameguy]

Actually that is precisely why he got it. It has LATCH, kids seat fits easily in the back, suicide doors grant easy access. I think his girl is five now.

[novicius]

Kids booster seats, maybe -- having logged hours of seat time in the back of Bochawa's Fly Yello RX-8 last decade, there's no way a rear-facing baby seat would work back there. :lol:

Nah, no RX-8's. ;)

[KillerB]

They do, I've seen it done. It's just an answer you don't like. :P

[Random]

A six speed 9-5 wagon would win you the Internet. Dunno if such a beast exists.

[novicius]

They do, I've seen it done. It's just an answer you don't like. :P
Well it's a tight goddamn cabin, too. :thppt:

[21Kid]

WRX's? I'm pretty sure they're 5-speeds.
The 2015s are 6 speeds now.
The 2010 Legacy had a 6-speed. And is probably closer to your price range. ;)

If you want more go-fast options... The Evo VIII had a 6-speed. (If you can find one) Or a CTS-V Wagon. :rawk:

[Freude am Fahren]

E39 540i

[Godson]

Run from BMW... Just my advice.


I'd recommend a Volvo S40/60. I have been eyeing them on a regular basis. I think I really want an S60R, or even a V70R. The biggest issue with them is the angle gear selector, not cheap to fix, and can be fairly common if you drive hard.

[pl8ster]

The TSX sedan was available with a six-speed manual throughout its lifespan (2004-2014), but sadly, the wagon was auto-only :(

[Godson]

The TSX sedan was available with a six-speed manual throughout its lifespan (2004-2014), but sadly, the wagon was auto-only :(

A great car to boot. Better start looking now and not be afraid to drive a ways to get one.

[novicius]

Yep, the TSX sedan is a great suggestion -- I would have never thought about it. ;) :up:

[thesameguy]

By 2016 you should be able to get a Fiesta ST for about what you want to spend. A regular Focus is there too. G35/G37? Any of the current crop of Korean cars (~'10+) with a manual will be a 6-speed - Elantra, Soul, Veloster, etc. TDI Sportwagen? Matrix and Vibe were both 6-speeds. Probably Corollas too. I think the Regal was available with a 6-speed, maybe some of the other turbobuicks.

[novicius]

Yep. I just wanted to have a thread listing all of 'em for me to come back to. :up:

[21Kid]

Speaking of Infiniti... BJ's probably going to need a minivan soon. Maybe he'll sell you his. ;)

[novicius]

Nah, he's way more loaded than I am -- I'm poor. :D

[speedpimp]

Add the Honda Accord sedan and Mazda 3 and 6 sedans as well.

[novicius]

:up:

I would take a five-speed in a pinch (old WRX's), I just wanted to know what beigemobiles came with six-speeds.

[novicius]

TIL: 2010-2014 Mazda Mazda5 Sport minivans also came with I4+M6 combos. :lol: :up:

997

Apparently the M6 was dropped for 2015.

[thesameguy]

I would absolutely rock one of those, no questions asked.

[21Kid]

We looked into them. :up:

[GB]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/191483728003?item=191483728003&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true

[GB]

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/624020695/overview/

[Godson]

TIL: 2010-2014 Mazda Mazda5 Sport minivans also came with I4+M6 combos. :lol: :up:

997

Apparently the M6 was dropped for 2015.

I....like that. Very much.

[thesameguy]

If you go for a 9-3, I would stay aware from the '06 and earlier cars. The fiber optic dashes can be a pain and are expensive to replace. I'd stick to the '07+ cars. I'd also probably avoid the V6 models if you can. Although it's a stellar engine, it's a bitch to work on and really doesn't offer *that* much over the four cylinder. And the 4-pot is an Ecotec, precursor to the LNF. Great motor. If you don't mind *some* maintenance headaches (namely, some parts availability), they are a superb value. My RX8 owning friend actually got it to replace a 2003 9-3 Aero 6M that got wrecked. We tracked that thing at Buttonwillow on Hoosiers and it was loads of fun.

You know, in a couple years, I wouldn't be surprised to find first gen CTS-Vs down there too. I'd buy another one. :)

[KillerB]

A Mazdaspeed3 drivetrain swap into a Mazda5 is pretty simple, from what I've heard. I think one of the car magazines did one as a project car a few years ago.

[GB]

I agree with TSG on sticking with 2007+ for 9-3's, but not the engine choice. I've had both, and the 2.8l V6 is wonderful. An ECU tune-only (no parts upgrades) have given me 50,000+ trouble-free miles with 335hp and 410lb-ft. The V6 runs like it's on a stroll through a park, while the 4-pot would have to be SERIOUSLY strained to reliably make those numbers. I'd love to have a stockpile of these motors.

998

[speedpimp]

A Mazdaspeed3 drivetrain swap into a Mazda5 is pretty simple, from what I've heard. I think one of the car magazines did one as a project car a few years ago.

It was C&D. Here (http://www.caranddriver.com/features/return-of-the-boss-wagon-mazdaspeed-5).

[21Kid]

If you go for a 9-3, I would stay aware from the '06 and earlier cars. The fiber optic dashes can be a pain and are expensive to replace.
You know, in a couple years, I wouldn't be surprised to find first gen CTS-Vs down there too. I'd buy another one. :)
Weren't they only used from 03-06? He could go for a 02-earlier one, if so. When I was in the market, I remember trying to avoid those as well.

[21Kid]

A Mazdaspeed3 drivetrain swap into a Mazda5 is pretty simple, from what I've heard. I think one of the car magazines did one as a project car a few years ago.

Why not just get the 1029hp Honda Odyssey (http://hondamotorsport.com/bisimoto-honda-odyssey-appears-top-gear-usa/)? ;)

[George]

I saw one of those Mazda 5 wagons (or is that a van?) on the road today and thought of this thread. Those must be rare as I don't recall seeing many, if any, around before. It looked like something I could use, and probably even put bicycles inside instead of strapping them to the trunk of my Accord. The only thing that looked strange were the ultra-low-profile tires like a sports car would have and how low the vehicle is to the road. I figured the white one in the picture above was lowered and had aftermarket wheels and tires in a +1 or +2 setup but after seeing one in person today, perhaps that is the stock setup.

[GB]

The Mazda5 sells like crazy around here.

[George]

I'll take one, if I can get it with steel wheels, beauty rings, dog-dish hubcaps, 70-series redline tires, and at least 3" between the top of the tires and the fenders. Gotta have room for snow tires and mild off-roading & snow dune bustin'.

[21Kid]

I was looking at those too when shopping for our last car. But, the only used ones I could ever find were all 4-speed autos. :(

[balki]

Does it have to be a saloon?
2004 Audi Allroad wagon 2.7T Quattro 6-Speed $3000 (http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/ctd/4858411357.html)
tempting if it had the operating costs of a Japanese engineered car.

Also tempting : 2000 Volkswagen Passat wagon 5-Speed $1200 (http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/ctd/4856896962.html)

[novicius]

Eh, not really. Just personal preference but money talks. :)


I agree with TSG on sticking with 2007+ for 9-3's, but not the engine choice. I've had both, and the 2.8l V6 is wonderful. An ECU tune-only (no parts upgrades) have given me 50,000+ trouble-free miles with 335hp and 410lb-ft. The V6 runs like it's on a stroll through a park, while the 4-pot would have to be SERIOUSLY strained to reliably make those numbers. I'd love to have a stockpile of these motors.
Yep, much love for SAAB's here. :up: :up:

[thesameguy]

I am still irked that you could get the 6-speed in the Allroad 2.7t but not the regular Avant 2.7t. That's bullshit.

But, the A6 2.7t S-line 6-speed is a pretty nice car - a friend has one and it's held up pretty well. Lots of not-cheap stuff to hose you, but it's a lot of car for the money.

[speedpimp]

Does it have to be a saloon?


No, it can be a tavern or a pub as well.

[LHutton]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-ts=1422579428&v=q7eZ_qlDf40&x-yt-cl=85114404&feature=player_embedded

[Yw-slayer]

Audi... if it had the operating costs of a Japanese engineered car.

Yeah, I'd like a 50-car garage, an X-Wing, and the Enteprise NCC-1701E too. Thanks.

[LHutton]

^Don't forget a 20 year-old Ferrari with the operating costs of a 20 year-old Japanese car... and a reliable TVR Cerbera 4.2... not to mention a turbocharged unicorn.