I disagree that Manuals are "dying", and there are several 200+ HP choices with 4 doors and a manual transmission. In fact, DaimlerChrysler is rolling out stardard 6 speed manuals on its trucks and SUVs.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/auto_technology/1266936.html

It is a shame that most Americans are fat and lazy and too unskilled of drivers to handle a manual transmission properly.

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