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  • March 22, 2009 2:32 p.m. 418NV None

    I need a comprehensive list of four door cars that are available with decent "manual auto-transmissions". Whether it would be tiptronic, DSG or SMG and the like. Under $25K new or used, but under 4 years old.

    This is to save me from having to go through having a car payment on a car I don't really like driving. My wifes!

    Obviously, suggestions of cars on the sportier side are encouraged.

    Thanks.

  • Datsun1500

    March 22, 2009 2:58 p.m. Datsun1500 HalfDork

    Passat or A4

  • mad_machine

    March 22, 2009 3:23 p.m. mad_machine UltraDork

    some e46s might just squeak in there too

  • chaparral

    March 22, 2009 3:40 p.m. chaparral New Reader

    Come home with a stick-shift Accord. Easiest clutch in the world, and you end up with a good chassis to boot.

    Make your compromises and you'll get closer to what you want.

  • JFX001

    March 22, 2009 3:42 p.m. JFX001 HalfDork

    Fit....Fit Sport.

  • MadScientistMatt

    March 22, 2009 3:42 p.m. MadScientistMatt HalfDork

    One year past your cut-off, but the first one that came to mind was the Chrysler 300M.

  • mtn

    March 22, 2009 4:20 p.m. mtn Dork

    Ummm.... Why do you want a tiptronic? If it CAN shift on its own, it will. Meh.

    Chrysler 300M

    Some Subaru's have it

    Hyundai's

  • Stuc

    March 22, 2009 4:37 p.m. Stuc HalfDork

    I thought this was pretty obvious?

    vw.com

    4 Door GTI base options except tiptronic dsg transmission, new rings in @ $24,930 so I assume used could only be less than that.

    Most "tiptronic" transmissions will just piss you off... the DSG will drop your jaw and make you question how much you love your 3rd pedal.

    edit: personally I can't stand the looks but if it were the wifey's I would have an excuse to drive it. Also, some other VWs have the transmission.. the GLI (never heard of it before) seems to look better but it is like $1000 more

  • aussiesmg

    March 22, 2009 5:34 p.m. aussiesmg Dork

    Dodge Intrepid.....ducks from sight..and out of range of thrown objects

  • Rustfinger

    March 22, 2009 7:05 p.m. Rustfinger New Reader

    '05 Lexus IS300 w/E-Shift - tons around with slushboxes, not many with LSD, but they do exist. They should be under 22K for a decent example.

  • gamby

    March 22, 2009 7:07 p.m. gamby UberDork

    JFX001 wrote:

    Fit....Fit Sport.

    Certainly the cheapest...

  • March 22, 2009 10:48 p.m. midknight Reader

    Acura TL S type. Comfy, loaded, fast, and 30 mpg at 85mph all day long.

  • March 22, 2009 10:56 p.m. jezeus Reader

    I'm pretty sure the 2003 protege was available with a shiftable automatic. also the mazda3 is aswell.

  • 92dxman

    March 23, 2009 12:01 a.m. 92dxman Reader

    I know the Protege 5's came with a sport shift automatic. The Acura TSX did too..

  • kcbhiw

    March 23, 2009 8:39 a.m. kcbhiw Reader

    FWIW, some of the Dodge Caravans have it.

  • xci_ed6

    March 23, 2009 11:25 a.m. xci_ed6 Reader

    I have yet to drive one that works...

    Toyota put a 6-speed one in the Sequoia though.

  • jeffmx5

    March 23, 2009 11:26 a.m. jeffmx5 New Reader

    Mazda 6

    BMW 3-Series Steptronic - yes these do come with automatics

    BMW 3-Series SMG was available on non-M models as well, although very rare and somewhat troublesome IIRC

 

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