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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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 Hey all. I'm just here to post my two most recent tanks. Number one was about 26 mpg and the most recent was just over 25. Major factors fast starts and speeding. By speeding I mean 85 mph reaching to 90.  I was late for work and needed to get there 5 minutes ago. I'm not disappointed because I was a moron. Just thought I'd share.
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Replying to: imscf (Aug 09, 2008 1:15 pm)
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Replying to: monkeygwd (Aug 11, 2008 6:09 pm) |
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Replying to: tallman1 (Aug 09, 2008 5:23 pm) But, of course, if I had a BMW Z4 or the new Camaro coming out next year, then for sure I'd go manual!!
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Replying to: tlworkroom (Aug 12, 2008 12:04 pm) I was talking about me, not anyone else. I'm well aware that I'm in the minority. The OP was suggesting that we should all buy automatics because of the alleged better resale. Besides, I'm only 53 so I'm not even close to needing to relax my right arm... or my left leg. For me, "enjoying the machine" means using a third pedal.
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Replying to: tallman1 (Aug 12, 2008 8:18 pm) I am always sort of amazed - after all the years - that so many mfgrs can't seem to get it right. I will close by recalling what someone on these boards offered several moons back: driving an automatic was analogous to kissing one's sister..................... all the best,ez.... |
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Replying to: monkeygwd (Aug 11, 2008 6:09 pm)
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