Rsquared_TC

So basically I am one of those people who made the mistake of gettin an Auto, I was in a hurry to get a car because my old one died and needed one quick. Anyways cuttin to the chase...my car is only a little over 6 months old and just a lil over 5000 miles..

Would I be stupid in tradin my car in for a Manual? I still owe about 14000 on my car..kellyblue book estimates my current car a little over 20,000 for my 2007 and the new Manual cost base price around 17,620

I am looking for performance, should I just stick it out with my car and get nice I/H/E/P or talk to the dealership?

thoughts?

sodope

Go for it.. do what your heart truelly desires

sciontC

I would sooner turbo my auto than get a manual. Im the 2nd vote to keep.

midgie

dealer isn't going to give you anywhere near KBB. Your credit has also been affected by your new car purchase, you probably aren't going to get the same terms for the new one because of that.

Whocares05050

the manual is 800 less, but the 08 is like 500 more. in the end youll probably have the same payments, and start your loan from day one again.

Crimsontc

Having same thoughts as you, credit hit bothers me though, but mines an 08, with 1000 miles on it.. voted no just the same. Pay the bastard off, then buy one to play in.

wozman78

i did almost the same thing but with a audi to a tC. i could NOT stand driving a automatic. just my pref.

flint_08

I would talk to the dealer, I have seen some very amazing stuff gone on. If you want a manual I would get it now, who knows what will be out in 3-5 years right.

Yanki01

go to the dealer and tell them your interested in getting the 08 model. see how much they'll give you for your 07 and DONT tell them how much you owe on it. I would think they would give around $17.5k but then again, its the dealer? Its worth a shot and you might be getting some money back for a DP? No need to run your credit or sign anything.

Rsquared_TC

thats a good idea, I am gonna talk to the dealer and get it appraised. Just to see what kinda of trade-in value ill get.

Yanki01

remember, DONT tell them what you owe. They dont need to know that for your trade in value. They just dont want to over pay you which is why they might ask. I work in the loan dept at our local credit union and alot of people want the newer model so i always tell them that.

RockBlocker

Doesnt hurt to see where you are at. If you like you will do it.

Are you aware of all the changes for '08 models?

straightsilver21

i would say do a test run at the dealer, like fee out what theyd do for you if you did trade in.
I just recently got an 08 manual and i can say im very happy with it.

id say go for the manual 08.

xtigger

i say pay it off then sell it and buy it again you might loose a lot of money with these trades.

Yanki01

that does no good at all unless he wanted to keep the 07 whice he doesnt.

Rsquared_TC

Yeah i know they changed a lot on the '08 which is ok, i cant find any new '07's out here. I know I am prob gonna lose some money, i dont mind because id rather put money for performance into that rather than my auto. All assuming the dealer gives me a decent deal for my '07

I am gonna talk to someone tommorow and see what they say

Rsquared_TC

I am thinking if the dealer is going to jack me over I would be better off tryin to sell it myself. I got the TRD Exhaust/Ground Effects Kit/Rear Lip Spoiler installed by the dealer so I might be able to get more money from private party..

Yanki01

you could, but alot more work in finding someone who wants to pay what your asking. It could also take alot longer than of course it would with the dealer. I would still see how much they can give you on the trade in. Less work and the potential for more money?

Crippie

lol.. you had me at trade auto to manual

Rsquared_TC

yeah im gonna see what the dealership says...hopefully its still considered a "newer" condition car....im gonna find out sat..

everyone i talk to say i will prob get between 13-15 even though its still new..