Resale problems with Manual

SouthArk370Z · 02-21-2015, 12:49 PM

I can't see a manual transmission in a sports car being a detriment to resale anytime soon (within the lifetime of a 370Z). There will always be enthusiasts who MUCH prefer an MT over an AT.

If the gobmint does manage to outlaw MTs, that will make the existing ones that much more valuable.

Masterbeatty · 02-23-2015, 08:58 PM

If someone told me they couldn't drive stick when trying to buy a man transmission I would slap them and tell them to go home.

brancky3 · 02-24-2015, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

If someone told me they couldn't drive stick when trying to buy a man transmission I would slap them and tell them to go home.

My second car was a manual and I didn't know how to drive one when I bought it. My parents didn't have a [manual] car I could learn on so I had to take the plunge and learn after buying the car. Times have changed and most people are not being taught manual shifting like they used to be.

dotcomee · 02-24-2015, 01:38 PM

Lots of manual transmission propaganda in this thread.

I seriously doubt manual hurt would hurt resale value in a sports car, ever. If anything I suspect it would be the opposite, automatic would be hurt more. Mostly due to "I can't believe you bought an automatic sports car" reaction from peers.

I learned how to drive on manual and drove them for many years. I drive an automatic now. It's whatever. Manual is fun to drive, there's no denying that. Sometimes it's fun to put two hands on the wheel and just cruise (I would say put 1 hand on the babe, but not sure I'm allowed to say that here). I apologize in advance for destroying any faith in humanity or not burning excess calories while driving.

zguynate · 02-24-2015, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

My second car was a manual and I didn't know how to drive one when I bought it. My parents didn't have a [manual] car I could learn on so I had to take the plunge and learn after buying the car. Times have changed and most people are not being taught manual shifting like they used to be.

My second car was a Sentra SE-R Spec V that was a 6 speed. I had been looking all over for one that I could buy and when I finally found one that I liked, I took a friend with me who could test drive the car because I didn't know how to lol. He drove it home for me too lol. I had to learn after I got it to the house.

kenchan · 02-24-2015, 02:58 PM

yah if one bought a boring sedan or stationwagon with MT, chances are you will have a hard time selling it privately.

if you bought a car guy's car in MT, you probably will not have an issue with selling MT.

37zeroZ · 02-24-2015, 08:22 PM

Gotta love the manual fanboy support.

More ATs are sold than MTs. Playing Vegas numbers, you have a better chance of reselling and getting more for an AT over a MT.

vtec to vvel · 02-24-2015, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 37zeroZ

Playing Vegas numbers, you have a better chance of reselling and getting more for an AT over a MT.

kenchan · 02-25-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 37zeroZ

Gotta love the manual fanboy support.

More ATs are sold than MTs. Playing Vegas numbers, you have a better chance of reselling and getting more for an AT over a MT.

at least for me, i have a choice AT or MT, not like some of you lame car guy wannabies who can only drive AT's.

its not so much the car or the tranny, it's the person claiming to be some car fanatic that cant drive MT's. like really drive MT's not just a to b.

ayrton88 · 02-25-2015, 05:03 PM

The lack of a third pedal is a deal breaker for me. I went the SMG route with a BMW. Within a couple years I traded it for stick.

Agent K · 02-25-2015, 06:24 PM

I started driving manuals when I was very young and have been hooked every since. I'm quite older now and got into luxury autos. But still had the urge of wanting a stick again. So I bought the Z. Of course, the Z is not my DD; the Lexus is.

I had a Lexus GS350 F-Sport with paddle shifters for a few days. I purposely tried using the paddle shifters but never could get the hang of it. To me, it took a lot more thinking to get the up shifts and down shifts right. As opposed to shifting being second nature in my manual Z...almost no thinking involved.

37zeroZ · 02-26-2015, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

at least for me, i have a choice AT or MT, not like some of you lame car guy wannabies who can only drive AT's.

its not so much the car or the tranny, it's the person claiming to be some car fanatic that cant drive MT's. like really drive MT's not just a to b.

I do have a choice. I have an AT Z and a MT MX-5.

falconfixer · 02-24-2015, 09:07 PM

Those that worry about someone's transmission is the same guy that does the sideways meatgaze at the gym. C'mon folks, it's a poor man's sports car, who cares what transmission it has or the $500 resale you get either way.

nis350 · 02-24-2015, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

C'mon folks, it's a poor man's sports car, who cares what transmission it has or the $500 resale you get either way.

FLUJOKE · 02-24-2015, 11:59 PM

Love the AT best of both worlds and don't have to worry about traffic jams. Would love manual but too much trouble at some point. So mehhhh why not have both. Paddles are just as fun.

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02-21-2015, 12:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	I can't see a manual transmission in a sports car being a detriment to resale anytime soon (within the lifetime of a 370Z). There will always be enthusiasts who MUCH prefer an MT over an AT. If the gobmint does manage to outlaw MTs, that will make the existing ones that much more valuable. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

02-23-2015, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122868	If someone told me they couldn't drive stick when trying to buy a man transmission I would slap them and tell them to go home. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

02-24-2015, 02:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	yah if one bought a boring sedan or stationwagon with MT, chances are you will have a hard time selling it privately. if you bought a car guy's car in MT, you probably will not have an issue with selling MT. alcheng likes this.

02-25-2015, 05:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	The lack of a third pedal is a deal breaker for me. I went the SMG route with a BMW. Within a couple years I traded it for stick. Shotta likes this.

02-25-2015, 06:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Agent K Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 155 Drives: '13 370Z MBlue 6MT Rep Power: 13	I started driving manuals when I was very young and have been hooked every since. I'm quite older now and got into luxury autos. But still had the urge of wanting a stick again. So I bought the Z. Of course, the Z is not my DD; the Lexus is. I had a Lexus GS350 F-Sport with paddle shifters for a few days. I purposely tried using the paddle shifters but never could get the hang of it. To me, it took a lot more thinking to get the up shifts and down shifts right. As opposed to shifting being second nature in my manual Z...almost no thinking involved. __________________ '13 370Z Midnight Blue 6MT / Touring Sport w/nav / PPE Long Tube Racing Headers / FI TDX 10" Resonator w/CF mufflers / K&N Drop-Ins / ZSpeed Underbody Shroud v2 / DRL 'always on' Mod

02-24-2015, 01:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
dotcomee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Austin, TX. Posts: 77 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 12	Lots of manual transmission propaganda in this thread. I seriously doubt manual hurt would hurt resale value in a sports car, ever. If anything I suspect it would be the opposite, automatic would be hurt more. Mostly due to "I can't believe you bought an automatic sports car" reaction from peers. I learned how to drive on manual and drove them for many years. I drive an automatic now. It's whatever. Manual is fun to drive, there's no denying that. Sometimes it's fun to put two hands on the wheel and just cruise (I would say put 1 hand on the babe, but not sure I'm allowed to say that here). I apologize in advance for destroying any faith in humanity or not burning excess calories while driving.

02-24-2015, 08:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
37zeroZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 346 Drives: Truck Rep Power: 14170	Gotta love the manual fanboy support. More ATs are sold than MTs. Playing Vegas numbers, you have a better chance of reselling and getting more for an AT over a MT.

02-24-2015, 09:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 78	Those that worry about someone's transmission is the same guy that does the sideways meatgaze at the gym. C'mon folks, it's a poor man's sports car, who cares what transmission it has or the $500 resale you get either way. nis350 likes this. __________________ Bitch ex wife's scumbag lawyer made sure this went away.

02-24-2015, 11:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
FLUJOKE Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: earth Posts: 770 Drives: car Rep Power: 2069	Love the AT best of both worlds and don't have to worry about traffic jams. Would love manual but too much trouble at some point. So mehhhh why not have both. Paddles are just as fun. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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