As manual transmissions become a vanishingly smaller portion of the new car market, drivers who like to change gears themselves will turn to used vehicles to meet their desires. Used cars are typically less expensive than new used ones, but every so often, they can appreciate in value due to rarity and desirability. Even cars that most people would consider affordable may end up being future collectibles.With the love of manual transmissions in mind, we've chosen 10 stick shift cars that we believe will appreciate in value that you should buy before prices skyrocket. These cars range in price from under $10,000 to over $100,000, so there is something for everyone here. We also made sure to select a wide variety of brands and body styles, so there are options that can be used as a daily driver and ones that can be parked in a garage as a second vehicle. Honda Civic Si (7th Generation) 2004-2005 Honda Civic Si Factory Performance Package ActionFor the budget shoppers on our list, we present the seventh-generation Honda Civic Si, otherwise known as the EP3. This model was unique in the United States for several reasons: it was the only hatchback version our market received in this generation (other Civics were sold as a sedan or coupe), there was no other body style for the Si, and this model was built in England, not Ohio like other USDM models. Honda did not break down Civic sales by trim or body style, but the EP3 was only sold here for a few years from 2002 to 2005, so it's a pretty rare car.This is around the time period when Honda started to develop the satisfying manual transmission feeling enthusiasts still praise today. The EP3 paired a rev-happy K Series engine with a 6,800-RPM redline. That funky European styling was outmatched only by the slick five-speed manual, which included a funky shifter that jutted out of the dash like a minivan. While the US never got the hotter EP3 Type R variant, JDM examples are importable in 2026 if you have a higher budget and want something faster and more special. Volkswagen Golf R32 (Fourth Generation) 2002 Volkswagen Golf R32 front, three-quarterThough it was the first production car to introduce a dual-clutch transmission, all US market versions of the Volkswagen Golf R32 were shipped with a six-speed manual transmission. VW launched the higher performance version of the Golf hatchback for the European market in 2002, and due to the insane demand, the German automaker imported 5,000 units to the US for the 2004 model year. All were equipped with the manual, and all were the three-door bodystyle, not the five-door offered in Europe. The car was offered in just four colors: Deep Blue Pearl, Reflex Silver, Black Magic Pearl, and Tornado Red.This is a special hot hatchback due to its 3.2-liter narrow-angle VR6 engine, where the two cylinder banks where only one cylinder head almost like an inline-six. That gave the R32 a unique engine note unlike any other car of its era, which, paired with its Haldex-based all-wheel-drive traction, made it a unique alternative to the Subaru WRX STI and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. VW did offer an R32 for the Mk5 Golf, but it was only sold with a DSG transmission in the US, making it less collectible. The Mk4's rarity and timeless styling makes it a future collectible worth buying now before values go up. Toyota Tacoma (Various Versions) 2008 Tyota Tacoma X-Runner (3)In every other section of this article, we specify which model years, generations, and price ranges you should look out for when shopping for a particular vehicle with a manual transmission. The Toyota Tacoma is the exception. While browsing the marketplace for used examples with three pedals, we couldn't narrow it down to one that we believe will rise in price. Just find the cleanest one you can, buy it, and wait for the day when you can say "I know what I have." The 2026 Toyota Tacoma is the last manual pickup truck sold in the US, so even a brand-new one purchased today has the potential to hold its value in the future.Aside from the typically safe strategy of finding a mint condition, low-mileage Tacoma with a stick, which is a rare combination, there are a few specialty models that could be more valuable in the long run. We'd look for a second-generation X-Runner trim, a sporty street trim offered from 2005 to 2013. Toyota even sold a TRD supercharger kit for the truck, which raised the output from 236 to 300 hp. These are extremely rare, but could be highly valuable in the future. We'd also recommend buying a TRD Pro with a manual, especially in one of the coveted TRD halo colors, as these will always be a safe investment that you can also use as your daily driver. Hyundai Veloster N 2022 Hyundai Veloster N, Blue/RedThe Hyundai Veloster was a strange little hatchback that received just two generations, and of those, the top Veloster N model lasted only the 2019 to 2022 model years. It was a flash in the pan by some sales metrics, but it kicked off Hyundai's performance N Division, which is still building cars to this day. Though Hyundai never broke down exactly how many Veloster N units were sold in the US, the volume couldn't have been massive since total Veloster sales were only 12,849 in 2019, 6,785 in 2020, 1,942 in 2021, 1,920 in 2022, and six in 2023.Every Veloster N was powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with an exhaust that sounded so good, it was a marvel Hyundai got it to meet noise regulations. This engine produced 245 hp standard, but an optional Performance pack (that later became standard in 2021) increased the output to 275 hp. In 2020, Hyundai added an eight-speed DCT, but the Veloster N is lister here because we think the manual models will be more collectible. To this day, this is one of the best-sounding, sharpest-handling front-drive hatchbacks money can buy. The weird, three-door bodystyle makes it an oddity that could help the affordable values stay even, and eventually go up. Jaguar F-Type 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe White Front Angle Track DrivingAmong the rare entrants on this list, the Jaguar F-Type earns a special place because even the most passionate car enthusiasts tend to forget it ever had a manual transmission option. The F-Type was only sold with an eight-speed automatic transmission when it launched in 2013, but manual enthusiasts begged Jaguar loudly enough, the UK automaker obliged by offering a row-it-yourself option two years later. Demand was so high, sales for the manual F-Type must have been gangbusters, right? Nope. The exact opposite. Hardly anyone who said they wanted one showed up to buy it, and a manual F-Type is extremely rare as a result.No one knows exactly how many of these Jaguar sports cars shipped with three pedals, but the only way you could get the manual transmission was with the supercharged V6 engine, not the more powerful V8. That's fine, since we believe the V6 sounds great and produces plenty of power for this platform, especially in the S and R-Dynamic versions, which produced 380 instead of the base car's 340-hp. Jaguar offered the manual on both the coupe and convertible bodystyles, so pick whichever one you prefer. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) 2006 C6 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, front quarter view, yellowThe Chevrolet Corvette is known for being a performance bargain that can match or exceed the performance of European sports cars for a lower price, even when new. On the used market, it's an even better deal. There are many stellar Corvette models that may go up in value, but we believe the C6 generation Z06 model is the one that is worth consideration as an investment. Though it is not the rarest vehicle on this list with 27,995 units built from 2006 to 2013, there are certain years and colors that are uncommon and therefore more desirable. For example, Chevy only made 12 C6 Z06 cars finished in Carlisle Blue, all built in 2012. If rarity is your main concern, Chevy also built another Corvette variant called the 427 60th Anniversary, which was essentially the first Z06 convertible. Only 2,554 were made in 2013, with Inferno Orange being the rarest color (17 units).Enthusiasts love the C6 Z06 for its LS7 engine, which displaces seven liters or 427 cubic inches, a massive number by modern standards. Despite the old-school size, the small block was equipped with advanced tech like dry sump lubrication and titanium connection rods, making it the most powerful naturally aspirated engine from GM when it was new, with 505 hp. While Chevy would eventually move back to a naturally aspirated V8 with the C8 following the supercharged C7 Z06, it is a mid-engine setup that only comes with a dual-clutch transmission. As for the C6 Z06, it was only available with a six-speed manual. Shelby Mustang GT350 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Blue Front View Track DrivingThe Ford Mustang is the best-selling sports car in America, so it's unlikely that an average one will ever appreciate in value. But the sixth-generation S550 Shelby GT350 and GT350R are anything but average. Built for just a few short years from 2015 to 2020, the GT350 broke the mold of other Shelby models of the era, which typically used a supercharged V8 engine. Instead, this car utilized a high-revving flat-plane crank V8 with a screaming 8,250-RPM redline. No Mustang before it was similar, and sadly, Ford never used this fabulous Voodoo engine again after the GT350 left production.Ford produced 24,211 units over the GT350's six model years, with only 137 of them rolling off the assembly line in 2015. Like the Z06, the GT350's rarity lies in its colors, model years, and stripe packages. Some rare versions include the Heritage Edition in the 2020 model year, finished in Wimbledon White with a Guardsman Blue stripe; only 816 were built (535 GT350 units and 281 GT350R examples). The GT350R was far rarer than the standard car, with only 3,647 of the roughly 24,000 cars getting the more track-focused treatment with a rear seat delete, carbon fiber wheels, and other upgrades. BMW M2 CS 2020 BMW M2 CSBMW M cars are all pretty special by nature, but for this list, we wanted to pick one that is almost guaranteed to appreciate in value. M enthusiasts love the 1 Series M for its turbocharged inline-six engine and its relative rarity, just 6,339 units produced, but its successor is actually far less common in its final version. The 2020 BMW M2 CS marked the end of the F87 generation with a single model year run and only 2,381 units produced globally. Of those, far more were equipped with the seven-speed DCT, meaning only 941 cars left the factory with the six-speed manual. BMW only offered four colors (Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Hockenheim Silver, and Misano Blue), though one DCT-equipped example was painted in Birch Green.While BMW still makes an M2 CS for the G87 generation, it is now only available with an eight-speed automatic transmission, making the F87 special in the history of BMW's Competition Sport models. With 444-hp from a 3.0-liter turbocharged S55 inline-six, the M2 CS is arguably the perfect modern BMW sports car before the company started putting too much power into its vehicles and making them too stiff and overly complicated inside. The M2 CS hasn't really depreciated from its original $84,595 MSRP, but we believe it only has room to go up from its current value. Ferrari F430 Ferrari F430 This list is mostly focused on cars that are affordable or semi-affordable, but we wanted to include a few high-dollar options with the potential to truly skyrocket in value. The Ferrari F430 is that car... sort of. Though it wasn't the final Ferrari with a manual transmission, the F430 was the last mid-engine Prancing Horse with a gated shifter. Most customers ordered their cars with the automatic F1 transmission, making original manual cars extremely rare and more value on the used market. Prices fluctuate wildly based on mileage, color, condition, and bodystyle, but a factory manual can fetch upwards of $400,000.While we have found examples selling for as little as $220,000, that's still too much money for this list. Instead, we recommend spending around $30,000 on a manual conversion, which will give you one of the premier Ferrari driving experiences of all time: nearly 500 hp, a gated manual shifter, and a howling V8 in the middle. You can even purchase a car with the manual swap already completed; examples have recently sold ranging around $105,000 to $135,000. That's a bargain compared to an original car. Ferrari collectors may never pay top dollar for a converted car, but perhaps the lack of originality may not matter after enough time has passed. Aston Martin V12 Vantage 2010 aston martin v12 vantage front grayAston Martin cars are known for losing their value, even especially rare ones like the Lagonda Taraf, which recently sold at auction for half of its original value. That's why we had to pick one of the finest driver's cars Aston Martin has ever built, the V12 Vantage. The Vantage is a stunning car, and there's nothing wrong with either of the V8 versions built from 2005 to 2017. But if you want something more special, you need a V12 Vantage, built from 2009 to 2012. Aston stuck the 5.9-liter V12 engine from the DBS into the smaller Vantage, producing 510 hp in a car that only weighs 3,700 pounds. Only 1,000 units were planned, but Aston added a Roadster variant with 101 units in 2013.While the V12 Vantage is great, it's outmatched by the V12 Vantage S, built from 2013 to 2015. The S was upgraded with 565 hp, and an available seven-speed Sport-shift automatic transmission, though a six-speed manual was a no-cost option. In 2016, Aston Martin offered a unique seven-speed dogleg manual, which was limited to only 351 units (260 coupes and 91 roadsters), 100 of which came to the US. These final cars are far more expensive than the six-speed cars, selling for more than double the price of the earlier models.