O6 had the five speed.
As for the 2010 basically it is an extremely ugly car.
I was at the dealer getting an oil change for my 06 hatchback, and while waiting I hopped into the showroom.
They had a 2010 speed 3 on the floor.
The saleman asked what I thought of it, and I guess he didn't like what I told him.
I said the car is ugly, and it looks like someone took it to a gas station and plugged an air hose imto it and forgot to shut it off.
It is a bloated version of the 04 to 09 models.
That front end is terrible with a capital "T".
The interior is the best part of the car.
It is really kool.
I really liked the interior.
Mazda better hope that someone in design get's the message before it is too late.
This style will spell the end of the 3 series if they don't change it for 2011.
Bob.