How do Auto Transmissions affect Resale?

[Parts-is-Parts]

Ive had my Cobra for about 4 years now and just never use it.

Its decked out....
Whipple 2.9, Built Engine, Big Fuel system, some IRS mods, Lowered, K-Member, Subframes etc etc.
And a TH400 with a Gear Vendors.
The car is Silver with 44k.
Im the second owner, never been in an accident.
Overall the car is really nice.

Im contemplating selling it to buy a different car, but do not want to be let down if an Auto Cobra doesn't fetch much money.
Im already going to take a loss, I just dont want to be insulted. LOL

I know there is a buyer for everything, but I also know its hard to sell an Auto Cobra.
Thoughts?

 

[CobraBob]

Your buyer base is going to be limited, as most buyers will want the 6-speed. So you're going to have to find a buyer who wants the auto. You're likely going to take a bit of a hit on the sale price IMO, vs. what you'd get with the 6-speed. But again, finding the right buyer is key. Hopefully a person who wants a Terminator and had plans to go auto. I wish you the best.

 

[cobracide]

Agree, in most cases the value will go down unless - as CB stated.. you find the right buyer.

 

[Jefe]

What do you want for it? Thats probably a better place to start

 

[testorossa1989]

hurts the sales value

 

[AntiHeightPunk]

Sell me your gear vendors unit

 

[Zemedici]

Eh, just find someone wanting a drag car.

Win.

 

[vladSVT]

I think autos definitely hurt the value. However there are people out there that would buy an auto cobra. Just takes time


BTW any track numbers on your setup?

 

[Mystic03]

interested...shoot me a price in pm!

 

[flS/R]

people looking for a cobra may be disappointed in it being automatic. Other than that, anybody looking for a nice mustang, which happens to be a cobra, will like that it is auto. Having the GV on it will definitely make it a nice car for whoever buys it. If it were me looking to buy it, the only thing I would wonder is why did you not use a c4 and GV :shrug: but that is just me wanting to keep it all ford

 

[Snake Plissken]

I would be disappointed that it still had the IRS. Think drag racer, most want a built 8.8 or a 9".

Hey, I'll trade you my Baer 6 piston/14" disc and Baer rear set-up. 5 grand new (I know, it isn't new anymore.) for that auto set-up. Just kidding! I have a Viper-spec T-56 and a 9" rear.
My car is all mixed-up, she don't know if she wants to drag are road course.