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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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Stupid idea to change the automatic over to a manuel, just because i really want a manuel transmission and am willing to spend the xtra money. N e opinions>???
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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lol and how much are you willing to spend....that's 800 bucks down the drain already.....
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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yea i was figuring maybe 2-3 grand.
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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then just trade your car in for a manual and save the hassle and have a new car
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by L4rry_B1rd
then just trade your car in for a manual and save the hassle and have a new car
best answer
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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i agree.....if your gonna spend 2 -3 grand, trade your car in for a manual and KNOW that it will work. no use in converting yourself and possibly getting it all screwd up.....what extra stuff do you have on ur car right now, whether its performance, appearance, etc?
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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with the widespread availablity of tC's nowadays, it's going to be alot easier/cheaper to just go to the dealer and have them find you a 5 speed tC and you just switch cars (maybe pay a little bit more money)
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=101758
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
I think this is better than my answer
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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SEARCH!!!! i wish they had a mod who just looked for stupid posts like this..that have been coverd NUMEROUS times because then i could go....

LOCKED!!!!
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
Been covered.
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