Auto or stick shift In San Jose Area, CA?
Aug 30th 2012, 5:43 am
#31
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Location: Reno Nevada
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Re: Auto or stick shift In San Jose Area, CA?
No older I am afraid the TF 135 only problem a convertible is just about useless for me I carry so much clobber for work and I had a convertible a few years ago took the roof off maybe 4 times lol
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Aug 30th 2012, 5:46 am
#32
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Location: San Francisco Bay Area
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Re: Auto or stick shift In San Jose Area, CA?
From what I've seen most cars here seem to come in a manual version, in fact the MSRP for a new car is usually for the manual version.
If you don't want to get a manual because of heavy traffic, difficulty reselling, etc, I find the next best thing is an auto with optional manual mode.
If you don't want to get a manual because of heavy traffic, difficulty reselling, etc, I find the next best thing is an auto with optional manual mode.
Aug 30th 2012, 7:08 pm
#33
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Re: Auto or stick shift In San Jose Area, CA?
When I bought my 2001 BMW 330 CI, there wasn't a single stick shift on the lot and I had to order it from the factory. In some cases (usually the higher end cars), it is more expensive for a stick shift than an automatic since usually they have to be special ordered from the factory and whenever you order something from the factory, the price is usually higher.
That being said the OP was looking to buy used and I would say go for it. The bay area has some great roads and heading down 1 would be great in a manual. Also a manual in a BMW is likely to mean that it was/is owned by an someone who is more likely to be in to driving and maintaining their car. If you're buying a car for resale your not really going to be asking this question.
