tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079844728748322082.post2664140516985219555..comments2023-01-11T04:55:47.009-08:00Comments on Random Ramblings: The Elusive Modern Manual Transmission Part 2 - NissanUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079844728748322082.post-7399127518211018972013-10-18T07:40:54.678-07:002013-10-18T07:40:54.678-07:00I had almost the exact same experience looking for...I had almost the exact same experience looking for a manual transmission at a local Nissan dealership. I was immediately directed to a 4 year old Versa that was only a few thousand less than a brand new one and had that same "beat to hell look". They never offered to even look for a newer version with a manual transmission. After exchanging contact information, I never heard back from the salesperson.<br /><br />"John" also didn't seem to have a good handle on what cars they had in inventory either, the lot only had maybe 80 cars, his cheat sheet of inventory had wrong prices and cars that didn't exist.<br /><br />I have a feeling they don't make as much commission or don't want to be bothered with negotiating with another dealership to get the car the customer wants.<br /><br />In the end I purchased a car much like you can buy things from Walmart - I found the new car I wanted online at a dealer's website, recorded the VIN, walked in, gave the VIN to the first sales person and drove out with the car. I'm not really sure what the sales staff really has to offer other than walking pieces of paper back and forth. My 3 year old can do that trick now so not sure why they make a few hundred dollars per transaction.<br /><br />I miss Saturn!<br /><br />BTW - Found the Hyundai Elantra with manual transmission is a very nice, peppy, 6 forward speed, safe car. It's the silver one with the new front end ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01257094245516076747noreply@blogger.com