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Replying to: iu_gary (Aug 06, 2008 9:29 am)
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Replying to: imscf (Aug 07, 2008 4:59 pm) There's your big problem. Not trying to sound evil. I'm going to guess that you are stuck in stop and go pretty much all day. Meaning that there isn't a whole lot of time of limited stop driving in the city. I know there are the semiphores which must be obeyed, but between the lights must be terrible. Just for curiosity's sake, what sort of mileage were you getting in your old car, and what was your old car.
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| You guys have the only real means of comparing the effectiveness of VCM - mitigated by the final drive ratio of the 6 speed vs. the AT. But can some '08 V6 coupe owners chime in with their city and pure highway mileage? Would be interesting to us sedan owners and the whole discussion on the effectiveness of VCM. Thanks! | |
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Replying to: caaz (Jul 30, 2008 7:45 pm)
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Replying to: mevander1 (Aug 09, 2008 1:33 am) I'd suggest if you buy a stick shift, sell it yourself when the time comes. |
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Replying to: tankbeans (Aug 08, 2008 9:45 am) |
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Replying to: imscf (Aug 09, 2008 1:15 pm) I'd say your mileage is mostly being robbed by virtue of the fact your new model is significantly heavier than the previous and has a very wide brick-wallish, if you'll pardon the bad analogy, front end. It seems like a very bulky hunk of car. I know that when I'm in the market for a new car the gen IX will be out and they may look better, to me at least, and may have better aerodynamics. It's all a case of two steps forward one step back when it come to auto redesign.
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It is a comman misconception that sticks do not hold their value well. The truth is that yes you don't get as much for a stick when you trade it in, but the car cost $1,000 less to begin with, so you usually get the same (or more) percentage back of your purchase price. If you try to sell an automatic you are just another car. When you sell a stick people come from miles around to see your rare vehicle and often pay top dollar. Yes dealers will say they won't pay for a stick if you trade one in, but that is just one of many excuses they have for not giving you any money. Also the stick saves money on gasoline, so that is a factor.
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Replying to: dudleyr (Aug 09, 2008 3:55 pm) (and should a visit to our state capital occur, my offer of a drink is now on the record) all the best, ez.... |
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Replying to: mevander1 (Aug 09, 2008 1:33 am) I've never had any trouble selling any of my manual trans cars for top dollar. They sold rather quickly too. Besides, why on earth would I buy something that is more expensive, isn't as quick, gets worse gas mileage, and isn't nearly as fun (to me)? It seems odd to buy something I don't want in order to sell it to someone later.  If someone told you that a manual had better resale value, would you buy one for just that reason??
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