5 Cars Made for Manual Driving

Nowadays, we have machines that help us do everything.

Electronic razors help men shave, women dry their hair with blowdryers instead of letting the air do its natural job—we even have machines that turn liquids into soda for us. But for some of us, there's something oh so satisfying about getting the task done with our bear hands and having the control at our fingertips.

Manual cars may be a little more work, but can move more in line with how the driver decides. For this week's 5 Cars, we bring you five manual cars being sold locally.

1. 2010 Kia Soul—Used—$12,998

From Cars.com: This five-speed manual wagon features front-wheel drive, automatic headlights, stability control, a tire-pressure monitor and rear all-season tires. It also features an auxiliary input, satellite radio, a CD player and MP3 player. The car comes with 39,013 miles on it.

Available at Gateway Kia on Route 10 in Denville.

2. 2013 Ford Mustang Boss—New—$45,485

From Cars.com: This six-speed manual coupe features two doors, a five-liter V8 engine, 444 HP horsepower and tinted glass. It also features a multi-function remote, Bluetooth wireless connectivity and Xenon headlights. 

Available at Route 23 Automall in Butler.

3. 2010 Scion TC—Used—$15,888

From Cars.com: This five-speed manual coupe features a panoramic glass moonroof, side-impact safety beams and remote keyless entry. It also features all-season tires, halogen head lamps, an auxiliary radio jack and wheel locks. The car comes with 28,198 miles on it.

Available at Crestmont Toyota on Route 23 North in Pompton Plains.

4. 2013 Honda Civic SI—New—$24,805

From Cars.com: The six-speed manual coupe features front-wheel suspension, remote keyless entry, variably intermittent windshield wipers and a panic alarm. It also features a power moonroof, MP3 decoder and a CD player.

Available at Route 23 Honda in Pompton Plains.

5. 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT—Used—$47,995

From Cars.com: This purple manual coupe features tinted glass, an anti-theft system, auto headlight display and emergency trunk release. It also features keyless ignition, navigation and a rear spoiler. The car comes with 1,095 miles on it.

Available at John Johnson Dodge Ram on Fanny Road in Boonton.