Well, I reached out to another dealer and they gave me the exact same trade on price as the first one. Way way too low to even consider going forward with Manual. It's time to fully embrace the A10.🐴😍
I'm 65 with a few years of shifting gears left in me! My 2008 GT is manual so I can drive that when I feel like shifting gears. I also have a Triumph Thunderbird motorcycle when I really want to get fully engaged with the road. The 2024 GT A10 is a nice cruiser.
You're right. I shouldn't have to get a big haircut. I even hate getting a trim! It's a great car with either transmission. Let me know if any of your friends want an A10.🤪
Definitely try the paddles. It's not the same as using a clutch, but it's better than letting the A10 select your gears . Using the paddles, it will stay in the gear until the paddle is used.
As it turned out, it would have been a lot more than a few grand. That would have been child's play. The dealer crunched some numbers for the trade in of my car for a new one with manual and I would have had to fork out a down payment of a few grand to finance the balance of
$22,000! I told...
Thanks for your post. You're probably right about getting more money for my car if I reach out to other dealers.
The paddle shifters work pretty good. Of course it's not the same a manual, but it does add something to the driving experience. Enjoy your drives!
You are so right. It is a night and day difference in every aspect between the 2008 and the 2024. I was kidding myself thinking I could limp along in the 2008.
And I really don't have any issues with the A10. It's been performing flawlessly. I just think a manual would have been a better...
So, I went to the dealer today just to see how much of a hit I would take to get into a Manual. I would have had to pony up (pun intended) way too much money to make it happen. If it was only 5K max, I would have considered it. But It was A LOT more than that! Being stuck with the A10 is a...
Yep...the 2024 is definitely a very nice upgrade and a blast to drive. However, my 2008 has been well maintained and it's fun to drive. Kind of like an old glove.
Thanks to all for the responses. Greatly appreciated! Yes, it is very sad that I've decided to sell it, but I know it's the right thing to do.
Now I know why I haven't bought a new car in over 20 years! It's a slippery slope for sure.
Speaking of financial blunders, I've been fortunate so...