Originally Posted by Yankee
The only option I got in my GTO when I bought it was a $695 6-speed manual transmission (that's right - I actually paid extra for a stick). That should tell you how bad I want one.
Technically you didn't pay more for the 6-speed. If you get an automatic, it's a no cost option, but because it has a lower EPA fuel economy rating...there's a $1,300 gas guzzler tax. So, you actually paid $605 LESS (MSRP difference) for a manual than you would have for an automatic.
At least that's what I was told and observed on window stickers when I was looking at GTO's about a month ago.
Now, why GM can't produce an automatic that's fuel efficient enough to not get slapped with a guzzler tax is beyond me.