Trading in AT for MT
09-26-2006, 06:02 AM
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Trading in AT for MT
I am wanting to Trade in my 2004 AT 8 for manual transmission. I'm not experienced in Trade ins or of the sort. What is there to expect? Any tips or hints would be helpful.
09-26-2006, 07:39 AM
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Use the blue book for what to expect.
http://www.kbb.com/
It will give you an estimate on what you will get for your trade-in
http://www.kbb.com/
It will give you an estimate on what you will get for your trade-in
09-26-2006, 05:23 PM
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I did it. I had to put $2000 down to make up the difference. I traded in a GT AT for a sport 6spd. it is such a big difference in power its like night and day, I never regretted doing it.
10-01-2006, 04:47 PM
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Definitly get the NADA value. When I traded my wife's Jetta for a 4Runner, I busted out the Kelly Blue Book trade in value, which was around 13K. The dealer said: "Oh, we don't use kelly blue book, we use NADA". So, I busted out my print out from NADA, which had the value @ $16K. Suckers.
If at all possible, you should sell it yourself. It's a hassle sometimes, however you'll get more for it.
Gook luck!
If at all possible, you should sell it yourself. It's a hassle sometimes, however you'll get more for it.
Gook luck!
10-01-2006, 05:31 PM
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Stuck in a love triangle
When I swapped my sport package AT with 30k miles on it for manual, it cost me five grand, but I moved up to a yellow stick with nav system, accent package, spare tire and spoiler. If I sold it myself I probably would have saved 2k but didn't have the time.
This was also way before the 6 speed automatic came out. I don't know how bad the trade in value is for the 4AT at this point but I can't imagine a Mazda dealership giving you a decent amount for it when they have 6ATs on the lot now. You'll probably have to sell it privately.
Keep in mind that there's also a supercharger coming out soon that has been tested on the 4AT and has had great results.
This was also way before the 6 speed automatic came out. I don't know how bad the trade in value is for the 4AT at this point but I can't imagine a Mazda dealership giving you a decent amount for it when they have 6ATs on the lot now. You'll probably have to sell it privately.
Keep in mind that there's also a supercharger coming out soon that has been tested on the 4AT and has had great results.
10-01-2006, 05:55 PM
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Ja, expect some gas consumption when spirted driving.
Just got back..... most of the time in 2nd gear running 6 to 8 k. 10.65 MPG
I have gotten more than 22.5 MPG while cruzin.
Just got back..... most of the time in 2nd gear running 6 to 8 k. 10.65 MPG
I have gotten more than 22.5 MPG while cruzin.
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