Manual Or Auto better resale value??

[icequake_00]

Hi folks... Im new here. Wanted to just understand from all of you which would have better manual or auto resale value?

I personally would prefer a manual car so that there is more ommpphh to it but before I make a decide which to buy just wanted to also weigh in which would make better resale value.

I hope fellow members can help feedback. Thank you.

 

[teo1957]

IMHO, depends on the model that you are purchasing and the resale target crowd:

1. 'Sporty' models (Mitsubishi Evo, Toyota Altezza, etc.) - better resale value for manual

2. 'Non-sporty' models (Honda City, Toyota Vios etc.) - better resale value for auto

 

[icequake_00]

I am actually referring to the 350Z

 

[cruiser]

I am actually referring to the 350Z

I would go for the 6 speed manual anytime.

 

[yewming]

i think it depends. i got an auto coz of the wifey. so in that case, auto would be more attractive for similar buyers :)

 

[Applejuice]

manual actually sells around 10k more than the auto market value, however, it would be hard to find a buyer.
i think auto sells easier as you would be able to reach a larger target market,

but if you don't buy a manual your gonna regret it for a long long time..

it was my silly mistake, i got an auto.
now i wished i took more time to search for a manual one.
either way its still a fun car to drive, and auto makes it easy for me to drive it daily. jam or no jam.

 

[TamanLinkin]

Lucky got myself a manual hehe But the clutch is heavy though.

 

[icequake_00]

Good input guys... Hmmmmm... I'm still quite divided. I would also feel the manual would be more fun. Especially if you watch Tokyo Drift... hahaha.

However, sometimes also need to think of the resale value. The auto would suit to a bigger market compared to the manual cars... Hmmmmmmmm.

So far anyone heard of a manual car having to sell lower price compared to an auto 350Z of the same year?

Btw, how much are the price drops from year to year?

 

[Applejuice]

this year was very unlucky for 350z, price fell down drastically,
i bought mine 1 year ago, for rm165,000

now i see people selling for rm130,000 only,
if im not mistaken ive seen one for rm120,000 also.

however i doub it would fall by that much again next year..

get a manual if you have another car that you can drive daily.
that way you can always have a choice, as the clutch is heavy, might not be a good idea to drive to work, as traffic on the way back from work might be annoying.

but then again, you could always train your left leg to be stronger. haaha

 

[katzman90]

Every morning there's heavy traffic jam for me, so mine is an auto.
But of coz manual is nicer, since 350z is a performance car. :rolleyes:

 

[drag_addict]

KL folks they prefer Auto tranny 350Z, definitely.. Switch off the TCS and you can have fun with it as well..

 

[badturz]

how fast is auto and how fast is manual? check it man..
But i would choose for manual.. if sport car.. more faster, more nicer, more fun!
Resale value also more right.. according to motortrader prive value la...

 

[NISMO S-TUNE]

Its all depend on the buyer and hard to say which one get better resale value for it. Personally, AT give you much better response compared to MT, especially on the initial take off! If you are into modification, then MT is your best choice as it is more heavy duty and able to take on the power more better and safer.
So like over in KL, I would think that most people prefer AT because of all the heavy traffic jam around town, unless it is your weekend car then is different story already...