6 speed ....take the plunge?
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6 speed ....take the plunge?
Dealer told me 8200 out the door to trade in my car and take a 6-speed. Gotta do the math. But sounds ok.....
7500 plus taxes....
7500 plus taxes....
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No, no navi I was thinking to negotiate that deal for the Navi.
I was waiting while they were checking my alignment...and i strolled onto the showroom floor. Next thing i knew, i was cruisin around in black on black six speed (non navi). I like the short throws....and the car feels like it pulls tons harder then mine. I mean tons!!! What a blast to drive. And the clutch is pretty lite. Oh man.....i am going to be tossin and turnin' now.
I was waiting while they were checking my alignment...and i strolled onto the showroom floor. Next thing i knew, i was cruisin around in black on black six speed (non navi). I like the short throws....and the car feels like it pulls tons harder then mine. I mean tons!!! What a blast to drive. And the clutch is pretty lite. Oh man.....i am going to be tossin and turnin' now.
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6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
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6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
Shawn S
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Yeah it does rule....but i gotta come up with that cash
Yeah it does rule....but i gotta come up with that cash
if you somebody will and give you $ so you can in your new 6MT
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for 8200 bucks, you could make your CL-S smoke any 6 speed any day of the week.....8200 would cover the CT supercharger and that newly mentioned 300hp upgrade for 2500 bucks and also a set of headers thrown in the mix too most likely....with that combo youll be pounding a hell of alot more power than a 6 speed (unless a 6 speed was equally modded of course) but sheesh, i mean i think this is a no brainer....8200 bucks will go a loooog way on a 2001-2002 CL-S...think about that...you could have a 13 or 12 second CL-S for 8200 or a new 6 speed 14 second CL-S with shitty wheels, no classy chrome and ugly cheap plastic inserts in place of your driving lights....
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lets also not forget the ADDITIONAL HUGE LOSS you take right off the bat when comes to resale/trade in value..that 6 speed will lose 3-5 grand of its value almost immediately..that brings your loss to well over 10,000....
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Originally posted by jimcol711
for 8200 bucks, you could make your CL-S smoke any 6 speed any day of the week.....8200 would cover the CT supercharger and that newly mentioned 300hp upgrade for 2500 bucks and also a set of headers thrown in the mix too most likely....
for 8200 bucks, you could make your CL-S smoke any 6 speed any day of the week.....8200 would cover the CT supercharger and that newly mentioned 300hp upgrade for 2500 bucks and also a set of headers thrown in the mix too most likely....
I understand your point about straight line acceleration, but there are other factors to consider.
I, like others here, bought or traded for the manual Tranny for the joy of driving.
If that’s what he’s looking for, the 8000 is better spent on the trade.
Plus if you add all that crap to a WEAK SlushBox, there’s no guarantee how long she’ll stay running.
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Originally posted by jimcol711
you could have a 13 or 12 second CL-S for 8200 or a new 6 speed 14 second CL-S with shitty wheels, no classy chrome and ugly cheap plastic inserts in place of your driving lights....
you could have a 13 or 12 second CL-S for 8200 or a new 6 speed 14 second CL-S with shitty wheels, no classy chrome and ugly cheap plastic inserts in place of your driving lights....
Anyways, buy a 6 speed it is worth it... only 2700 made... you can have a classic on your hands... LOL
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i can agree with you for the most part there shawn, i mean its very true, the whole experience of driving a 6 speed is something no mods on a 5 speed auto can duplicate...and it also doesnt seem realistic to try to change a 5 speed auto CL-S to a 6 speed CL-S....so i guess it comes down to if the dude that started this thread is more interested in speed and power and 1/4 mile times OR if hes willing to take a significant financial loss simply for a new transmission..its up to each individual i suppose..and im sure you know what my view is...i remember months ago tearing into you about the financial loss on the 6 speed...hehehehe either way, you guys just gotta do what makes you happy...i for one am perfectly happy with my slush box
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Dealer just called and dropped the price 1200 bucks!!! Hahahahah. So now.....7K out the door. I haven't even negtioated yet. Strange. Talk about makin a sale. They are cool about it though.
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Originally posted by Shawn S
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
Shawn S
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
6-Speed RULZ.......Go for it !!!!!
Shawn S
Doooo it!!!
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Originally posted by Smitty
I think I took offense to that comment.... but I am wondering how I should respond...
Anyways, buy a 6 speed it is worth it... only 2700 made... you can have a classic on your hands... LOL
I think I took offense to that comment.... but I am wondering how I should respond...
Anyways, buy a 6 speed it is worth it... only 2700 made... you can have a classic on your hands... LOL
smitty, in your defense you got rid of your stock 2003 wheels which is an absolute MUST for the 2003..i dont think there has been one member here to actually prefer the 2003 wheels over the 2002..but i dunno, i dont mean to offend anyone, but no one will ever be able to convince most of us 2001-2002 owners that the lack of chrome and lack of driving lights is an IMPROVEMENT over our cars....most people also dont like the perforated door leather either, most prefer the ruffled look on the 2001-2002..and that plasic-aluminum trim is also something you have to have an aquired taste for, there is definately something classy about wood grain...something fake metal cant recreate....but again, its in the eye of the beholder...
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AAAAhhhh
Your entitled to your opinion and I agree with you on some of the remarks... but I sort of take offense when someone bashes the ride... I have always been that way... I am just having some fun..
Smitty
TAKE THE 6-speed plunge brotha....
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TAKE THE 6-speed plunge brotha....
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I personally am not a big fan of chrome on a sporty car. So i like the 2003 look better. The wheels.......eh....what are ya gonna do...you can't win em' all, right? Maybe after droppin it they'll look better.
To each his own. The part about llosing money when i drive the 2003 off the lot is killin me. That is a really good point. So i am losing WAY more then 7000 bucks.
To each his own. The part about llosing money when i drive the 2003 off the lot is killin me. That is a really good point. So i am losing WAY more then 7000 bucks.
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Originally posted by Loseit
I personally am not a big fan of chrome on a sporty car. So i like the 2003 look better. The wheels.......eh....what are ya gonna do...you can't win em' all, right? Maybe after droppin it they'll look better.
To each his own. The part about llosing money when i drive the 2003 off the lot is killin me. That is a really good point. So i am losing WAY more then 7000 bucks.
I personally am not a big fan of chrome on a sporty car. So i like the 2003 look better. The wheels.......eh....what are ya gonna do...you can't win em' all, right? Maybe after droppin it they'll look better.
To each his own. The part about llosing money when i drive the 2003 off the lot is killin me. That is a really good point. So i am losing WAY more then 7000 bucks.
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Myself, if I were to trade the CL-S in for a "more funner" car, it would be the new 350Z. If I got serious, I'd wait until I drove the Z, and then decide.
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I like the 2003 rims. I've said it before. Don't get me wrong, I don't think they're the greatest things in the world, but not bad. I wasn't overly impressed with the prior model's rims either.
I like the chrome-less doors and rear view mirrors as well.
$7000 + tax sounds reasonable. Two questions that you need to ponder:
As others have mentioned, if you are into modding your ride, you may consider the costs involved as well.
I really like this six speed. I wouldn't (didn't) have bought the CL-S without it.
I like the chrome-less doors and rear view mirrors as well.
$7000 + tax sounds reasonable. Two questions that you need to ponder:
- Is $7K an appropriate amount of depreciation for the time and miles that you've owned your car? I would guess that it's close, you lose $3-5K driving off the lot.
- Can you afford it?(financing too!)
As others have mentioned, if you are into modding your ride, you may consider the costs involved as well.
I really like this six speed. I wouldn't (didn't) have bought the CL-S without it.
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I agree with Chrisbert.........I'm NOT interested in a 4 door family TLX or what ever Acura.......................Patience is GOLDEN......
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To each his own. The part about llosing money when i drive the 2003 off the lot is killin me. That is a really good point. So i am losing WAY more then 7000 bucks.
If you can afford it and like having total control over your car, go for it.
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Originally posted by Loseit
Dealer just called and dropped the price 1200 bucks!!! Hahahahah. So now.....7K out the door. I haven't even negtioated yet. Strange. Talk about makin a sale. They are cool about it though.
Dealer just called and dropped the price 1200 bucks!!! Hahahahah. So now.....7K out the door. I haven't even negtioated yet. Strange. Talk about makin a sale. They are cool about it though.
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Nice article Shawn S. Brings a :'( to my eyes.
Funny reference - a friend recently transitioned from a Porsche 911 to a Jaguar XKR. He got the Jaguar for the style and supercharged power, but he lamented about loss of his stick.
Funny reference - a friend recently transitioned from a Porsche 911 to a Jaguar XKR. He got the Jaguar for the style and supercharged power, but he lamented about loss of his stick.
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if automatic cars are for fucking pussies than why will an automatic corvette tear your asshole apart no matter what the hell anybody could possibly do to your 6 speed CL...6 speed and 260 hp vs auto and 400 hp....wow, i wonder what would happen and thats just one example...there are many many other automatic cars that could toast a cl-s 6 speed...look at some of the old muscle cars, they will wail on any acura 6 speed....lets try to not get too pompus here...jeeezz
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fuck that.... go get yourself a 350z or a g35coupe... you will have more fun in that.
Plus why spend 7500 on a car thats being discountied?
fuck that.... go get yourself a 350z or a g35coupe... you will have more fun in that.
Plus why spend 7500 on a car thats being discountied?
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Originally posted by jimcol711
why will an automatic corvette tear your asshole apart no matter what the hell anybody could possibly do to your 6 speed CL...6 speed and 260 hp vs auto and 400 hp....
why will an automatic corvette tear your asshole apart no matter what the hell anybody could possibly do to your 6 speed CL...6 speed and 260 hp vs auto and 400 hp....
What’s next the Lamborghini Diablo 5-Speed vs. the Dodge Neon Auto ???
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Originally posted by jimcol711
if automatic cars are for fucking pussies than why will an automatic corvette tear your asshole apart no matter what the hell anybody could possibly do to your 6 speed CL...6 speed and 260 hp vs auto and 400 hp....wow, i wonder what would happen and thats just one example...there are many many other automatic cars that could toast a cl-s 6 speed...look at some of the old muscle cars, they will wail on any acura 6 speed....lets try to not get too pompus here...jeeezz
if automatic cars are for fucking pussies than why will an automatic corvette tear your asshole apart no matter what the hell anybody could possibly do to your 6 speed CL...6 speed and 260 hp vs auto and 400 hp....wow, i wonder what would happen and thats just one example...there are many many other automatic cars that could toast a cl-s 6 speed...look at some of the old muscle cars, they will wail on any acura 6 speed....lets try to not get too pompus here...jeeezz
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obviously an auto vette would get toasted by a manual vette...by a good driver anyhow.....but...that article was total bullshit and pompous....it is very stupid to generalize that all auto cars are shit and all manual cars are great....
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Originally posted by jimcol711
.....but...that article was total bullshit and pompous....it is very stupid to generalize that all auto cars are shit and all manual cars are great....
.....but...that article was total bullshit and pompous....it is very stupid to generalize that all auto cars are shit and all manual cars are great....
It was basically saying that Stick is for people that are more into the driving experience.
Nothing about being faster or better was ever mentioned.
Why must you always get into a pissing match with me and some others here?
No matter what the topic, you find a way to bring hostilities to the thread.
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Originally posted by Shawn S
Yea, nice comparison.
What’s next the Lamborghini Diablo 5-Speed vs. the Dodge Neon Auto ???
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Yea, nice comparison.
What’s next the Lamborghini Diablo 5-Speed vs. the Dodge Neon Auto ???
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I don't get it....what exactly is jimcol711. trying to say?
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Originally posted by Loseit
I don't get it....what exactly is jimcol711. trying to say?
I don't get it....what exactly is jimcol711. trying to say?
im saying that it is very immature, uninformed, and infantile to make a generalization that automatic transmissions on cars are shit....thats what im trying to say
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Originally posted by Shawn S
Why must you always get into a pissing match with me and some others here?
No matter what the topic, you find a way to bring hostilities to the thread.
Shawn S
Why must you always get into a pissing match with me and some others here?
No matter what the topic, you find a way to bring hostilities to the thread.
Shawn S
dude, if i recall, you are the only one i get into pissing matches with!! some one has to remove you from your pedastal sometimes and bring you back to reality every now and then!!
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Uhh...here's a new one:
when i bought my 2k1 CLS from the dealership, the sales guy was an Iranian fella. Nice guy and all and this is his quote:
"In my country, only the HANDICAPPED drive car with automatic transmission"
The point? I dunno, just saying that I don't think I'll ever go back to owning a car with automatic tranny....that's coming from a dude that's been driving since day 1 thru day 4015 with AN AUTOMATIC TRANMISSION vehicle.
when i bought my 2k1 CLS from the dealership, the sales guy was an Iranian fella. Nice guy and all and this is his quote:
"In my country, only the HANDICAPPED drive car with automatic transmission"
The point? I dunno, just saying that I don't think I'll ever go back to owning a car with automatic tranny....that's coming from a dude that's been driving since day 1 thru day 4015 with AN AUTOMATIC TRANMISSION vehicle.
Originally posted by jimcol711
im saying that it is very immature, uninformed, and infantile to make a generalization that automatic transmissions on cars are shit....thats what im trying to say
im saying that it is very immature, uninformed, and infantile to make a generalization that automatic transmissions on cars are shit....thats what im trying to say
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Re: 6 speed ....take the plunge?
Originally posted by Loseit
Dealer told me 8200 out the door to trade in my car and take a 6-speed. Gotta do the math. But sounds ok.....
7500 plus taxes....
Dealer told me 8200 out the door to trade in my car and take a 6-speed. Gotta do the math. But sounds ok.....
7500 plus taxes....
Also, there is nothing wrong with autos. I miss mine a lot! I just get to appriciate the manual when i really open it up! Nothing makes me happier than hearing the "chirp" shifting to 3rd!