Is it ok to buy a manual transmission car? How are the resales, as i am planning to use for one year only

venkygoud
By venkygoud

Car is Honda Civic

By blue_rose• 7 Oct 2010 19:08
Rating: 4/5
blue_rose

i have tired both manual n auto cars...n i like in auto car is u can easily drive without worrying abt changing the gear again n again..qatar has small streets so when u drive on streets every 1 min u have change gear to slow down or speedup..better to go with auto

By venkygoud• 7 Oct 2010 17:23
venkygoud

Thanks for your sincere suggestions. I am in 2 minds now, whether to go for A/T or Manual. Civic or Corolla

By Jamsidh• 7 Oct 2010 17:22
Rating: 5/5
Jamsidh

Hi

Better go for a Auto. b'coz doha is a small area full of traffic. Also if you are re-saling within 1 year it wont be a problem.

By anonymous• 7 Oct 2010 16:58
anonymous

manual your driving but automatic your like just sitting :)

By jefyupzero4• 7 Oct 2010 15:59
Rating: 4/5
jefyupzero4

it depends on a place, cause like here in qatar.Gas is low price unlike the other country.Manual transmition is much better safe a gas compare to automatic.But manual is such avoiding such accidents compare to automatic.It depends to you,but for me i choose manual.Hopefuly,its helped to you.Thank you!

By cooldude2010• 7 Oct 2010 15:44
Rating: 4/5
cooldude2010

Hello,

Buy a corolla 2007 model white color as resale for these cars are good and in demand since ur going to use for one year and depending upon the traffic condition and driving in qatar u should opt for automatic car. per year the depreciation value is 5000 QR for new car as mention by one of the QLers.

By anonymous• 7 Oct 2010 15:25
Rating: 2/5
anonymous

CAN YOU MENTION THE MODEL?

IF IT'S NEW MODEL(2006 TO 2010) THAN YOU WILL GET MEDIUM RESALE VALUE

LIKE IF YOU BUY A CAR 2006 MODEL FOR 23000 QR

AFTER ONE YEAR YOU CAN SELL IT FOR 18000 QR MAXIMUM.

IF YOUR CAR'S MODEL IS LOWER THAN 2005 THAT THE PRICE WILL VERY DOWN.

IF YOU BUY NOW FOR 18000QR AFTER 1 YEAR YOU WILL GET 12000QR BUT VERY HARD TO SELL, BECAUSE OF MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

AND ALSO ONE THING TO MENTION MOST CAR MECHANICS SAY THAT

DON'T BUY HONDA CIVIC BECAUSE THE PART'S ARE EXPENSIVE AND AIR CONDITION IS NOT VERY GOOD.

SO IF YOU GET OTHER GOOD CAR THAN DON'T GO FOR HONDA CIVIC

BYE

By anonymous• 7 Oct 2010 15:25
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

CAN YOU MENTION THE MODEL?

IF IT'S NEW MODEL(2006 TO 2010) THAN YOU WILL GET MEDIUM RESALE VALUE

LIKE IF YOU BUY A CAR 2006 MODEL FOR 23000 QR

AFTER ONE YEAR YOU CAN SELL IT FOR 18000 QR MAXIMUM.

IF YOUR CAR'S MODEL IS LOWER THAN 2005 THAT THE PRICE WILL VERY DOWN.

IF YOU BUY NOW FOR 18000QR AFTER 1 YEAR YOU WILL GET 12000QR BUT VERY HARD TO SELL, BECAUSE OF MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

AND ALSO ONE THING TO MENTION MOST CAR MECHANICS SAY THAT

DON'T BUY HONDA CIVIC BECAUSE THE PART'S ARE EXPENSIVE AND AIR CONDITION IS NOT VERY GOOD.

SO IF YOU GET OTHER GOOD CAR THAN DON'T GO FOR HONDA CIVIC

BYE

By hms• 7 Oct 2010 15:09
Rating: 5/5
hms

no issues, those cars are also equally good, accordingly resale value will also be there, but u have to look for selective buyers, as more buyers will opt for auto.

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