[perryair]

Originally Posted by mrhandle

Hello, fella. I'd have to admit that I've done something really regretful and it is going to cost me some money to learn myself a lesson. So here's what happened; I bought a BRZ with an automatic when I originally wanted to get a manual. I had to do this because of the color being so rare(GBS) and it was the only color that I intended to get no matter what from the start. I still love the car, especially with this gorgeous deep blue exterior color. However, part of me keeps saying I should've gone with a manual instead and it really irritated me ever since. Yesterday, the GBS with manual popped up in my near dealership and I'm really hesitated to swap it in. I've only had my automatic GBS for about 2 months now and If I do really happen to trade it in, how much would I lose? I bought my automatic GBS with 17k before TTL and this manual one is showing a price tag of 17k as well. My guess is that I would lose approximately anywhere between 2~4k total? I know I should've waited a little longer but it is what it is :/ any accurate guess would really appreciate. Thank you.

so, this probably isnt what you want to hear but im assuming based on buying a used that you don't have unlimited amounts of money to spend on your cars. (but i could def be wrong on that, im sure). if that is in fact the case, you are going to lose quite a bit on the tradein loss - i think your 4k estimate isn't that far off. if you happened to have an 'extra' 4k to spend on your auto though, you could almost pay for an FI kit and go that route.. i'd just stay pat for the next 2 years or so until you've burned through a bit more of the depreciation and start over.