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For reference, I just went through this (not on purpose, mind you...)
Going from a (paid off) 2014 with 18k to a 2017 (both MT Limited in CBS) required about $12k cash infusion on my part just to get the new car home, stock for stock, and with a generous private party sale valuation on the old car. From there I still have more $ to sink into it to get it back to the same prep level, since not all of the parts I had survived (though most did).
If you have a loan, you may do significantly worse - totally depends on down payment and loan terms (length, APR).
My losses are largely on tax and prep work and time - I'd expect total valuation of the loss to exceed $20k out of pocket by the time it's all back together; though some of that is standard depreciation, it's hard to count it when you're not given a choice about having to get a replacement.
I'd look at what you can do with the ATX to make it more enjoyable for you, and appreciate the bits that make your commute a little less work (also, the better fuel economy) rather than trading for a MT. If you're comfortable eating the losses, forge ahead - however, my guess is you're probably not quite there, given the fact you're having to ask (rather than already knowing).
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