Why don't you quit your whining? I'll ask for what ever i damn please. A 6spd is not too much to ask for. It's basically the standard now, yet Ford is still dicking around with the 5spd.
Like it was already stated, Z28's have had them since 1993, and guess what? Not only did they have a more powerful motors and a stronger 6spd, but they were priced right with the GT's as well. Not only that, but you'll find 6spd in a host of sporty cars costing as low as the mid to high teens. Ex: $18k SVT Focus.
I doubt a 6spd would up the price that much. At least any more than a 5spd Auto?
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And no, i won't be buying a vette, but you can bet that a 2007 or whatever 5th gen camaro with a 6spd would be on my consideration list. And i hear they'll all get IRS accross the board which also bring me to my next dissapointment with the 05...the live axle.
S*it, just make IRS and 6spd optional at the least. That way, us buyers have that option from the factory.