Those of you who own a 6MT type-s, do you have any tips or advice on what helped you locate a 6MT model?

Was it just luck, or is there a helpful method?
I was originally thinking of doing the 6MT swap, but am just opting to find one from a dealership to facilitate a quick and easy transfer.

I have contacted most of the dealers within 500 miles and asked for an courtesy call should they find one. I've also hit every car trader website I could find. Only hit was Manhattan NY(too far).

Like I said, just trying to find a 6MT Type-S from a dealer. Looking for helpful advice in regards to a search.

 

The only tip I can give is to get the right you expect to travel to get it. Buy a one way plane ticket then drive it home. If you don't do this method your going to be waiting literally forever to get one locally if ever at all. Buying out of state has its risks so you gotta do all your homework over the phone, but it hasn't failed me yet. I have had three 6mt Type S's all from out if state. I have travelled from Chicago to Atlanta, Kansas City, and Dallas for the right cars. I have now found the one though and it's a keeper. 6mt MRP/ black 4,900 miles. Two of the three were purchased private party which I also recommend keeping as an option. Lowest miles, lowest owners, no accident, no paint work is always very important.

Oh and the places I always search are the forums, eBay, Craigslist, autotrader, and cars.com

 

i know they are rare but they cant be that rare. there has to be one for sale somewhere in texas

 

Not necessarily, at any given time there is typically no 6mt's on eBay, and a total of 20 at most on cars.com in the entire country.

 

Yeah bud, just keep searching. Extend to nationwide searches if you want one that bad. Its not like finding an original DB5, gotta be one somewhere...

I found 17.

http://www.cars.com/for-sale/searchr...nsTypeId=28112

 

true there are none one ebay right now, but there are 23 on Autotrader..im sure one of those are close to him

 

You could just buy mine and slap a type s badge on it. Lol

 

Yeah, expect to have to travel to get one. You could wait around for one to pop up somewhat local to you, but as James said, that might never happen depending on where your are. For example, im in northern new England and iv scene a grand total of 2 for sale in the last 2 years, one was at a dealer in NH and had 100k, the other was on CL in NH also, that one was fairly recent. People just don't get rid of them.

 

I did a nation wide search, and had it shipped when I found it.

 

Search everyday if you live near a major city on Craiglist, cars.com etc.

It took me over a year to find a black-on-black 6MT, and don't have any doubts or regrets getting the 6MT.

Good luck!

 

OP I feel your pain... I am in the market for one as well... Was deciding between the 07-08 Type S and Audi S4s but I think I've settled on the Type S unless the perfect S4 presents itself.

It HAS to be a 6speed, and I realllly want a white one... Though there are literally zero white 6 speeds for sale right now in this country. At least not on autotrader, cars.com, ebaymotors, craigslist etc. Extremely rare, so I'm open to black and silver if the deal is right.

I'm already planning on having to have the car shipped or if it's within 500 or so miles, I'll pick it up myself. A huge pain in the ass, but well worth it IMO.

 

This is only one around right now --> http://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/4102030403.html a little high mileage though

http://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/cto/4182922313.html

http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/4197857967.html

Pretty expensive

I'm looking for a low mileage KBP or WDP or NHBP 6 speed with black interior as well lol.

 

The black one is an actual Aspec which is super rare! I'd give him close to asking for that one!

 

There was one for sale here in Austin when I was on the hunt for one, $12,500 black on black, but it was a salvage title

 

some of these type-s sellers must be high on fanboi juice. admitted not common but recently saw a 2010 6mt sh-awd with nav, one owner, no accidents, clean title with <50k miles go for $22k.

 

Yeah it is rare, i dont think ive ever seen one with the rare misleading sticker on all over the car, what a joke. Who would do that... I have a 06 6mt aspec, things i like about the S is exterior mods and clearly the exhaust and 3.5l, Not feeling that aspec front lip for the type s :/

 

Yeah, I love the Aspec TL's. I have only one issue with the Type S ebony interior; it looks hideous. I prefer a blk/blk or something solid. If I were to buy that Aspec I'd look to swap the interior out asap. $22k is a bit of a stretch, I'd offer more like $16-$18k.

 

2 different cars.
the 4G does not hold value like the 3G does.
the 3G's are still holding a $20k price tag for a 6-7 year old car.

while the 4G dropped to $20k in less than 4 years.

 

Wow, you really hate the ebony/silver interior that much? The center section of the seat is so dark in some lighting conditions you can't even see a difference. I think it looks amazing, especially because the middle of the seats accents the aluminum "carbon fiber" look trim on the interior perfectly. IMO it's a very nicely done interior. But, looks are subjective so whatever.


That's exactly what I was going to say. I have also noticed some 4G's going for late model 3G prices now.

 

How much faster are the 6 MT's over the Auto ones ?

 

I don't think anyone really knows for sure. Everyone claims the 6mt is somewhat significantly faster, but I have never seen a race between the two.
If it puts things into perspective I believe a 04-06 6mt will actually beat a 07-08 automatic type s. So pretty good difference I suppose.

 

I'm not sure why and I know this depends on your driving habits, but it seems to me that the 6MT type s's have a weak clutch..? I've been reading posts of people getting a new clutch pretty early like 50-90K? And that it becomes stiff or something like is the clutch weak or are these people just driving really hard?

 

From my experience I was super lucky to come across my 05 A-spec right in my backyard. At first I was looking at a 06 RSX-S when the saleman told me he had an 6spd TL on the lot. Took a look at the car and ended up buying it instead. This was a few days ago... Good Luck and be patient

 

I wasn't even looking for a MT when I found mine. That being said, I wouldn't buy a type s automatic.

 

^^^ nothin wrong with an automatic Type S.

 

 

By all means there is nothing wrong with the automatics but with the the extra power and all thats associated with the type S, manual is the only way to go. Its like buying an automatic vette...you can but why would you?

 

It has the badge, wheels and ground effects, but it doesn't look like it has the A-Spec steering wheel, which is a dead giveaway that it wasn't an A-Spec coming from the dealer. Everything A-Spec on it looks cosmetic, so I wonder if it has the suspension?

 

Because my better half can't drive a stick. That's why. lol

 

This is exactly what I had to do. Out of no where I decided to start looking for the exact model I wanted and the only one I found was 3,000 miles away from me. I ran the CarFax, talked to the seller on multiple occasions and ended up buying a ticket to California. Transferred everything and had the car shipped back to North Carolina.

If you're very specific on the details you want, just wait and find the one that fits you. I was very adamant about getting a 2008 WDP Type S, 6MT, Navi, black leather with under 75k miles and lucked out with the one I found but wouldn't have given in on another TL with different options.

 

well, "beat" might not be the right word...from a dig I truly think it's up to the driver, the difference will be nearly negligible.
However from a roll, most speeds will give advantage to the 6mt due to gearing ratio.

 

I currently drive a civic si but I'm wondering can you feel the torque much more in the 6MT rather then the auto? It seems everyone here worships the 6MT and acts as if it's a unicorn lol but the auto isent as praised as the 6MT. Why is that?

 

Like Paperboy mentioned in the post above yours, the gearing in the 6MT is pretty aggressive compared to the 5AT. A few years ago when I was stock, I did a few runs against a fully bolted + J&R tuned 5AT (there's a thread in the racing subforum with video) and he barely edged me out. However, when he hit 4th gear, it was lights out for him as the 6MT keeps pulling at those speeds. I don't think the outcome would've been the same had he been stock.

 

That's cool to know that an auto has to be literally fully bolted on and even tuned to be close to the manuals, and it still got pulled at higher speeds then. Impressive!

 

I may have found one in New Jersey.. Black on black with 92k Miles..

Asking 17500, but if he accepts blue book I'll buy it.. Add 1000 to have it shipped.

 

such a shame for the 5at with the 4th gear drop. I feel like 109-120 is kinda a dead speed, but after 120 it actually starts picking back up a good amount. perhaps a 120 roll will be good for the 5at LOL and then have the speed governor kick in at 135!

 

It was actually when I was trying to burn thru 4th gear I began to really think about the differences in the trannys. 4th gear is absolute trash. Once you hit top speed in 4th, 5th actually slows you down at wot.

 

I'm still trynna find out what all is involved in a TRUE Aspec TL. That's good looking out, in that case, 22k is a stretch. I may have to go the dealership route because I'm gonna have to trade in my 04 RL.

 

Am I the only one here that loves their automatic? Sure it'd be nice to shift sometimes, but day to day this car is awesome. Just comfy and sporty at the same time. With looks to kill Reliable as all hell too.

 

Nope your not the only one. I have had a auto Type S as well and just like you said its a great everyday driving car with amazing looks. I also love my 6mt Type S and its a different driving experience because the different tranny. There really is nothing else to it. Same damn car one with auto tranny one with manual. So it all depends on which the owner would rather have. Both are great cars!