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Meh, it's all about market reality and staying afloat in today's world. Porsche had to do it with the Cayenne... imagine the company that brought you the bare bones iconic 911 sports car having to resort to selling a SUV... but that's the market at work.

Every other exotic car company had to do automatics and paddles to cater to those with money but no predilection to experience a manual gearbox. It's a dying art, driving a manual. Not many youths today in urban areas can drive a manual anymore, at least in my experience. Automatics have improved to the point where most see it as just fine for their needs.

 

For such a small manufacturer, I would think that they would do just about anything they can to move cars. Plus, isn't the paddle shift gearbox just an option?

If you still want one of the old, hardcore Nobles, I'm currently offering an '07 M400 for sale.