Considering switch to vert w/ manual trans.
08-06-2006, 10:40 AM
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RE: Considering switch to vert w/ manual trans.
Hey,
Did you decide yet? and where in DC are you? I am in alexandria and drive into DC for work.
Did you decide yet? and where in DC are you? I am in alexandria and drive into DC for work.
ORIGINAL: McChicken
Yes that's right, I'm contemplating the switch. So let's get right to the point here: I hate the auto transmission on this car. I think it sucks. I don't want start an auto vs manual thread here, this is just my personal taste in driving. I know I could go with a XCal or something as a remedy but I've already paid $1000 extra for auto and another $600 or so on top doesn't sit well with me. I had my reasons for getting auto when I did (I won't bore you with the details), but now I kind of wish I hadn't.
Right now I drive an '05 v6 coupe. Based on my research (autotrader.com and KBB), my car is worth almost exactly what I owe on the loan. So, in theory, I can sell it off and effectively break even.
Then, step 2 would be to buy a used car with similar mileage, except with manual tranny and - for good measure - a convertible since it appears to be in my price range (but not entirely necessary). Insurance is roughly the same.
The only downsides I can find are:
- Buying/selling privately is a hassle
- Manual + Convertible seems to be a hard combination to find
- I have to trust a guy I have never met before when he says the car was maintained properly and not abused
- It will suck selling away my car
From your experience, is this just going to lead to a world of anger and frustration? I have a backup car and public transport to hold me over in case there is a lapse between selling and buying. I feel like that episode of Sienfeld where Kramer is trying to figure out how much it would cost to recycle cans in Michigan and he's all obsessed and running all sorts of numbers.
Your thoughts?
Yes that's right, I'm contemplating the switch. So let's get right to the point here: I hate the auto transmission on this car. I think it sucks. I don't want start an auto vs manual thread here, this is just my personal taste in driving. I know I could go with a XCal or something as a remedy but I've already paid $1000 extra for auto and another $600 or so on top doesn't sit well with me. I had my reasons for getting auto when I did (I won't bore you with the details), but now I kind of wish I hadn't.
Right now I drive an '05 v6 coupe. Based on my research (autotrader.com and KBB), my car is worth almost exactly what I owe on the loan. So, in theory, I can sell it off and effectively break even.
Then, step 2 would be to buy a used car with similar mileage, except with manual tranny and - for good measure - a convertible since it appears to be in my price range (but not entirely necessary). Insurance is roughly the same.
The only downsides I can find are:
- Buying/selling privately is a hassle
- Manual + Convertible seems to be a hard combination to find
- I have to trust a guy I have never met before when he says the car was maintained properly and not abused
- It will suck selling away my car
From your experience, is this just going to lead to a world of anger and frustration? I have a backup car and public transport to hold me over in case there is a lapse between selling and buying. I feel like that episode of Sienfeld where Kramer is trying to figure out how much it would cost to recycle cans in Michigan and he's all obsessed and running all sorts of numbers.
Your thoughts?
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