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Originally Posted by Zaku
It sounds like a 3K or 5K option, I would pay for it too. But If I remember for the 370z that's manual to get rev match you need 5 K for the sports package. All auto came with it standard. I drove an auto one longer than the 370z Manual and I have to say there's a significant difference between that and say Honda's CVT I tried on the CR-Z. It really does blip the throttle like a manual heel toe. Sounds pretty cool too. But still it's must be an expensive option. That and it's not offered in any other Toyota.
Doesn't seem like other companies are that interested in it either. I might be wrong.... wonder how much weight it will add.
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With an electronically controlled auto transmission and electronic throttle, there is no physical reason for it to cost more. All the components are there. It's just a demand-driven price increase. It's cool, so they charge more for it.
They would be smart to have it standard to give the auto a more serious sports feel from the get-go.