[manicottiK]

I believe, but am not sure, that part of the issue with offering an MT is that each Model x Engine x Transmission x Drivetrain combination must be tested and certified for a bunch of things. Adding the manual transmission to the 320, 330, and 340 means three additional certifications (or 6 if they were to offer it in RWD and Xdrive).

For the number of people interested, it seems not worth it to BMW.(Note that my current '17 530i is my first automatic since 1996. It's a fine drive, but I miss the clutch.)

Maybe BMW could offset the certification cost by limiting the number of variations offering a manual transmission and charging more it than for the automatic.

If BMW were to offer manual only in one of the 320i, 330i, and 340i, which should get it?

If BMW were to offer manual only in RWD or X-drive, which should get it?

If BMW were to offer manual as an option for a price, how much would you pay ($0, $500, $1,000, $1,500, etc.) for it?