Originally Posted by harry7
I did a little research. Asked a car salesman friend to look it up at the dealership. Trade-in value for the auto and six speed Crossfire are identical.
Your car salesman friend is 100% right. When it comes time to trade or sell, the price you get or should pay for an auto or manual is the same.
Reference KBB for a 2004 Crossfire Coupe, in excellent condition with 8,000 miles on the odometer:
Trade In Value: Manual = 24,050 Auto = 24,050
Private Party Sale: Manual = 26,710 Auto = 26,710
Suggested Retail: Manual = 29,575 Auto = 29,575
Of course the price may vary by location but the bottom line is once the car drives off the dealer's lot, it depreciates and there is no difference between manual or auto when it comes time to trade or sell. On the other hand whoever sells/buys a used car may try to tell you different. It pays to do your homework when buying a new or used car.