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xxElainexx Sep 6th 2009 8:20 am

Re: What car
 
One other question,
Are automatic cars more favourable in Canada...never liked them myself no matter the make..

Thanks peeps
xxElainexx

Aviator Sep 6th 2009 8:22 am

Re: What car
 

Originally Posted by xxElainexx (Post 7909437)
One other question,
Are automatic cars more favourable in Canada...never liked them myself no matter the make..

Thanks peeps
xxElainexx

Automatics are the most widely sold, however all of ours are standard (manual). Not everything is available as manual. What always made me laugh was GM lists the price of vehicles, plus extra for auto transmission, however they don't sell it in standard so you have to have auto.

xxElainexx Sep 6th 2009 8:25 am

Re: What car
 

Originally Posted by The Aviator (Post 7909442)
Automatics are the most widely sold, however all of ours are standard (manual). Not everything is available as manual. What always made me laugh was GM lists the price of vehicles, plus extra for auto transmission, however they don't sell it in standard so you have to have auto.

Thank you bless....made me chuckle did that...mind with the current situ with GM one has to ask oneself will we be able to purchase the said cars:rofl:
xxElainexx

Essex_Man Sep 6th 2009 8:26 am

Re: What car
 

Originally Posted by The Aviator (Post 7909442)
Automatics are the most widely sold, however all of ours are standard (manual). Not everything is available as manual. What always made me laugh was GM lists the price of vehicles, plus extra for auto transmission, however they don't sell it in standard so you have to have auto.

You don't pay extra if only comes that. :)

If you can drive a manual or stick shift as they called it here. You can save a lot money on buying a used car. ;)

Aviator Sep 6th 2009 8:27 am

Re: What car
 

Originally Posted by Essex_Man (Post 7909452)
If you can drive a manual or stick shift as they called it here. You can save a lot money on buying a used car. ;)

Have not found that here. I had a real hard time finding them and the dealer was asking top dollar.

xxElainexx Sep 6th 2009 8:30 am

Re: What car
 

Originally Posted by Essex_Man (Post 7909452)
If you can drive a manual or stick shift as they called it here. You can save a lot money on buying a used car. ;)

Yes, as is he case here in UK so am led to believe..Just don't like the idea of auto sounds so not right and so not in control...just me though peeps...xxElainexx

Essex_Man Sep 6th 2009 8:30 am

Re: What car
 

Originally Posted by The Aviator (Post 7909454)
Have not found that here. I had a real hard time finding them and the dealer was asking top dollar.

Autotrader has option for manual only seach and cars tend to be cheaper i should say in Ontario. all other provinces are more expensive for used cars. once you starting getting way from say Calgary. BC is the most expensive because the winters are milder to cars.

xxElainexx Sep 6th 2009 8:33 am

Re: What car
 

Originally Posted by Essex_Man (Post 7909458)
Autotrader has option for manual only looking and cars tend to be cheaper i should say in Ontario.


Thank you for all input you.ve all been great....
Stars all of you
xxElainexx

Essex_Man Sep 6th 2009 8:35 am

Re: What car
 

Originally Posted by xxElainexx (Post 7909455)
Yes, as is he case here in UK so am led to believe..Just don't like the idea of auto sounds so not right and so not in control...just me though peeps...xxElainexx

That's more a head thing. Automatics are find for city commutes and fact might be safer no proof really. I just prefer manuals. I find them better all round. especially in BC for those hilly roads and for over taking. :)

xxElainexx Sep 6th 2009 8:37 am

Re: What car
 

Originally Posted by Essex_Man (Post 7909465)
That's more a head thing. Automatics are find for city commutes and fact might be safer no proof really. I just prefer manuals. I find them better all round. especially in BC for those hilly roads and for over taking. :)

Yes you could be right with your comments being a head thing, like you just prefer them, so much easier to handle...
xxElainexx

Oink Sep 6th 2009 8:38 am

Re: What car
 
I think you get some sort of rebate if you buy a new car with a manual gear box?

Aviator Sep 6th 2009 8:38 am

Re: What car
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 7909472)
I think you get some sort of rebate if you buy a new car with a manual gear box?

How'd you figure?

xxElainexx Sep 6th 2009 8:40 am

Re: What car
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 7909472)
I think you get some sort of rebate if you buy a new car with a manual gear box?

Oh wow had no idea about that, not done my research that far yet, but thanks for the info....
xxElainexx

Oink Sep 6th 2009 8:41 am

Re: What car
 

Originally Posted by The Aviator (Post 7909476)
How'd you figure?

Hmm, I probably should have done some research before I posted, but I remember when I was looking to buy a new car that the mini dealer in Yaletown said the government, not sure which one, would give a rebate on a manual as they were more fuel efficient. Might have just been bollox though.

Essex_Man Sep 6th 2009 8:43 am

Re: What car
 

Originally Posted by The Aviator (Post 7909476)
How'd you figure?

yes the was a rebate program for some cars but not all. I believe that's stop now. it was 1000 bucks rebate. Honda Civic Automatics didn't qualify but the manual did. All Yaris did. But now its cash for clunkers which has almost stop that program. Or cash only deals. You can brand new accent for 9999.00 for instants.


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