Woodie wrote:And the Accord 2.0 Turbo can be had with a manual transmission.
Sadly, 2020 is the last model year. There are literally no manual trans midsize sedans going to be offered for MY 2021. The Accord, Mazda6, and Genesis all called quits on 3 pedals now. I hate to admit it but it makes sense. No one really buys them and manuals make more sense on smaller and cheaper models with target consumers who are more likely to buy a manual model. I like the Accord a lot but the MT is better suited in a Civic Si and Type R.
Mazda offers the Mazda3 in a manual but only in a specific trim without AWD now that you can get the auto Mazda3 with AWD.
The Genesis G70 was an oddball for a manual and I think most consumers didn't even know about it. It was axed for next year.
The time has come for consumers who want a manual to drive a compact or a budget sports car out of a lack of choice. I was bummed out about it myself with Suzuki gone and nicer manuals disappearing but now that I have a Suzuki motorcycle again in the stable, I feel like I can just accept it. It's amazing how much cars change yet how little MCs do over the years.
In terms of the OP's new Lexus IS-F: I think you got the perfect car for your needs. I personally thought the Lexus grill was fine if it wasn't too big. Just look at the new BMW 7 Series for a grill that went overboard.
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