enrodrehern

I bought a brand new 08 350z touring edition auto, and after fifteen days I have realized that I really want a manual transmission. I test drove a base one and I kept stalling it. After like two times I got it right I didn't have a problem from then on, but after that I kept stalling it, my biggestfear was never to be able to get out out of first gear by either stalling it or jerking like a freaking while horse so I went for the auto. Any hope for me? or Advice? No stupid comments please, I just wish for you guys to help me.

SSZVirginia

iTrader: (1)

Anything you do to will cost money.

davidv

iTrader: (2)

Sorry that you got a automatic. You could make out that it is a manual. A lot of the automatic guys do that.

enrodrehern

what do you mean by make out?

SRTtoZ

iTrader: (4)

I wouldnt touch it, just cut your losses by accepting the fact that you got an auto.

You should have went manual if you were even second guessing, all you had to do was spend a few days learning and you would have gotten it right.

enrodrehern

after how long do you guys think I could trade it in and be at least neutral and not in negative equity??

yella

iTrader: (3)

so you thinkin about trading that one in and get a manual? damn wouldnt u lose a lot of money

davidv

iTrader: (2)

They get a manual shift noob and boot and pretend.

enrodrehern

oh

davidv

iTrader: (2)

It will cost you. The car has been registered to you so the dealer will not be able to sell it as “new.” Figure your trade plus $4,000.

enrodrehern

4000 dollars? I thought it would be way more

Nick204k

Just use the manu-auto feature... just no clutch?

enrodrehern

i was thinking that the dealer would give me like a month you know or so considering i havent even made my first payment yet...but i guess is not like that.

miyk

Talk to the Sales-Manager. I know with my car, i had 15 days to bring it in, but i believe that is under a certain amount of miles too...dont quote me. i worked at a dealership and things work a little smoother for me than any day to day consumer.

how many miles do you have on the car? They might factor that in. you are losing about 20% of the downpayment if you decide to trade it in now, but read your contract papers.

just take the extra 20-45 dollars a month and get the manual if worst comes to worst. if you want a base model that is basically a 8k difference...per se.

gl, tell us what happens

Nick204k

They might. When i bought my 03 in sept. they gave me 30 days. If i wasn't satisfied they would let me get my $$ BACK.

Donsred350Z

I agree unless you sell as a private owner and then buy a 6 spd you are stuck with the auto unless you want to bite a big lost. Take it back to your dealership and tell him what you want, see if they don't try to stick it so far up your butt that your eyes bulges. If you have history with them they may work with ya, if not bring vaseline.

Best bet is to accept and use this knowledge for future purchases. i'd just go to different dealer ships and keep test driving the 6spd Zs. They will let you because they think you may wnat to upgrade.

Alot of guys love thier auto 350Zs others think a driver is not a sports car driver unless the car he drives is manual, even though Nasa cars are mostly auto shifter I hear.

enrodrehern

1000 miles bro

enrodrehern

so you think someone would buy it as a private owner, how much do you think I can sale it for? 08' touring w/ 1000 miles, leather power heated setas, cc, homelink, etc...

xDIEGOx

Just go to your dealer and see what they can do. It might cost a little but you will be happy.

Nick204k

Ill buy it from you... lets start the bid at $1,000