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The problem is that the autos aren't bringing them sales - or at least the auto/manual mix is off from where toyota thought it would be. It's not difficult to find an un-purchased automatic FR-S/BRZ (assuming you're not a lazy ass not willing to drive further than 10 miles to find one) while it is very difficult to get your hands on a manual.
Also, a lot of the cars mentioned so far are not sports cars. Hell, in a purist view neither is the FR-S with its fixed roof and rear seats. Muscle cars and supercars are certainly performance cars, but they don't fit into the sports car subset (although there has certainly been a renewed emphasis on handling in the new round of pony/muscle cars, their weight works against them delivering the immediate feel that should define a sports car).
-Justin
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