The older the model, the less rare it is with a manual. Manuals have become less and less popular, especially now that autos get better mileage and performance.

So newer models with manuals are the ones that fetch a premium.

Most of the comments here read like teenagers who just started taking US History and suddenly think they’re constitutional experts… I’m honestly surprised this hasn’t been implemented yet. Cars are already required to have a ton of safety features. Some morons still think they shouldn’t have to wear seatbelts. Some idiotic states don’t require helmets for motorcycles because too many morons want the right to die. That’s all fine and dandy since your brain matter isn’t likely to put someone else at risk. But speeding puts other people at risk. Not just yourself. They already have built in GPS so if you’re in denial if you think “they” couldn’t pinpoint your exact location if “they” wanted. There could very easily be things implemented like allowing a temporary increase if you need to pass someone.

Just passed 80k miles in my 2016 340i. Nothing but routine maintenance. I’ve also got a stage 2 high pressure fuel pump, catless downpipe, and a tune pushing 450+HP to the wheels.

No, just exhaust.

1. Burbles/pops/bangs can be tuned in and out. Don’t base your decision on having to live with or without them. Mine has them in sport mode, and none in Eco mode.

2. Many BMWs burble and pop from the factory depending on trim/options. They wouldn’t offer that if it meant they would be replacing cats and turbos under warranty.

3. Catless smells. Whether it smells good or bad is subjective. I don’t mind the smell. I grew up around ATVs and quite enjoy the smell of engines/gasoline.