How goofy am I? Traded for same car.
06-13-2005, 10:16 PM
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How goofy am I? Traded for same car.
Couldn't help it. Went to dealer, and they had a 6MT exactly like my 5AT. I mean twins. Got the same lease payment, and 5000 less miles and 2 new tires.
I couldn't be happier.
Although they both have tinted windows now, the 6MT is the one without in the picture.
Almost feels like a different car with the 6MT. No regrets at all.
I couldn't be happier.
Although they both have tinted windows now, the 6MT is the one without in the picture.
Almost feels like a different car with the 6MT. No regrets at all.
06-13-2005, 10:24 PM
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Of course they tried. You know dealers. As much as I'd like to change, it was not worth alot of money to me since I'd only had the auto for 5 months. When all was said and done, I only wrote a check for the first payment. I did extend my lease back to a 48 month (although I had 43 left on the 5AT).
My payment went up $.37 per month. It was tough, but I can handle that financial burden.
My payment went up $.37 per month. It was tough, but I can handle that financial burden.
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06-14-2005, 04:15 PM
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Yup. I bought the 5AT in October '04 on a lease. Bought the 6MT in April on a new lease. I already had 12,800 miles on the 5AT (drive too much), and the 6MT had 7,000 miles on it.
Damn, I'm happy. Keep in mind, it took 3 days of negotiating "Let me check with my manager" to get it there. I guess they thought the 5AT would be easier to sell, and the 6MT had been there over 45 days.
Right place, right time I guess.
Damn, I'm happy. Keep in mind, it took 3 days of negotiating "Let me check with my manager" to get it there. I guess they thought the 5AT would be easier to sell, and the 6MT had been there over 45 days.
Right place, right time I guess.
06-24-2005, 10:53 AM
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The 6MT is just a different car. I really loved the 5AT for the looks and handling. I am just more of a hands on guy with the transmission. My only complaint about the car was the auto trans. Just couldn't pass this one up.
Have not regretted it for a sec.
Besides, the wife can't drive a stick. So, she quit taking my car so much, and leaving me with the Explorer. lol.
Have not regretted it for a sec.
Besides, the wife can't drive a stick. So, she quit taking my car so much, and leaving me with the Explorer. lol.
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I have an '05 6MT on order to trade my '05 5AT in for. Just can't get over the auto transmission. It's a great car, I just want the added control and feel of a manual tranny. So you feel a definate difference in the 6MT?
07-05-2005, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by dmsmitty
Couldn't help it. Went to dealer, and they had a 6MT exactly like my 5AT. I mean twins. Got the same lease payment, and 5000 less miles and 2 new tires.
I couldn't be happier.
Although they both have tinted windows now, the 6MT is the one without in the picture.
Almost feels like a different car with the 6MT. No regrets at all.
I couldn't be happier.
Although they both have tinted windows now, the 6MT is the one without in the picture.
Almost feels like a different car with the 6MT. No regrets at all.
Good call. I would have done the same thing. I almost got the auto first, because everybody I know told me getting a 6-speed was stupid. But I just said f*ck it, I'm going to get what I want, screw what they think, and went with the 6-speed instead. Completely different ride! I don't regret my decision at all.
The dealer probally got you somewhere, but as long as you got what you really wanted, then to an extent it doenst really matter!
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