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[palmpalm]

Hey mods,

How come I can't post in the classifieds? I want to post my car up for trade.

[MPS]

u need 50 post's noob
so get post whoring

[palmpalm]

u need 50 POSTs noob

Hmmmm....alrighty.

[cwp_sedan]

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...ad.php?t=15663

For a Member to post a new thread in the Classified they must have a minimum of 50 posts and must have been a member for at least 2 weeks, to prevent our Forum from becoming a medium for outside sales.

You want to post your car up for trade? Good luck with that.

[stevenma188]

...ya he wants to trade his car for one with a manual transmission.... GL

[palmpalm]

Alright, would someone please explain to me why so many people think I won't be able to do this. If I have a car with an auto and a dealer has the same car in the same condition with a manual, why wouldn't they want to trade? They would be getting a car worth more money, because it has an auto transmission, that they can sell for more money. They make a profit, and I get the car I want. What am I missing here? Please do educate me.

[kevcol74]

The resale on an auto vs standard is minimal on a used car, not enough to "make money on". Especially considering yours is an 04, there might be $200 resale diff. A dealer would never give you more, as that would take from their profit... they aren't in the business to do you favours, they are there to make a living making money. You'd be better hoping someone like me (though I no longer have one) would consider an EVEN trade due to my commute in heavy traffic I have now. Auto is a better choice for me at this point, though I am Jonesing for manual big time!!

GL, it will be harder than you think OP

[stevenma188]

A dealer will not trade as it would cost them money to do the transaction. They would have to pay for the paperwork, as well as detailing/cleaning/safetying etc of your car. On top of that, they are a business, and won't do anything unless they make money. As already stated, the price in a used car (especially one such as the Mazda3) on an auto vs standard is basically negligible.

[palmpalm]

A dealer will not trade as it would cost them money to do the transaction. They would have to pay for the paperwork, as well as detailing/cleaning/safetying etc of your car. On top of that, they are a business, and won't do anything unless they make money. As already stated, the price in a used car (especially one such as the Mazda3) on an auto vs standard is basically negligible.

thanks!

[stevenma188]

Np. Good luck figuring out this whole thing. I have to say I love my manual 3.

I totally feel you, being a broke @$$ student. I worked full time over the summer in a factory so I could buy my car, and now work part time, plus my OSAP and loans to pay for insurance.

[palmpalm]

Np. Good luck figuring out this whole thing. I have to say I love my manual 3.
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Sure, sure, rub it in! haha