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05-20-2002, 08:31 PM

Im still debating what to do with my car. I have a 96 civic Ex black 2 door with 80,000 miles. I love everything about the car except that it is an automatic. So I DO NOT know what to do.

1. I can sell the car and buy a new one however if i do this I want either a 96, 97, or 98 2 door civic ex manual trans with low milage. However if the car i buy is more than what i sell my car for now im stuck with car payments and that means all mods have to wait. Also i will be without a car until i find a new one.

2. I can convert to stick. My engine is all stock right now. I cant afford to do and engine and trans swap so it would just be the trans. However i am hesitant to do this because I am worried about the effects on my car and if someone messes it up then i cant afford to fix major transmission problems down the line.

3. I can learn to deal with an automatic. Since i have left a ton of posts on this topic option #3 is my least favorite choice.

So what does everyone think. I honestly dont know what to do and I would like to make a decision in the next month (preferably sooner). Thnx for the help everyone.

Kyle · 05-20-2002, 09:35 PM

save up till you can get an engine and trans swap...

4jacks · 05-20-2002, 10:10 PM

I dunno.... I've been driving a stick Since Jan. and honestly most of the time I wish I had my Auto Back ...

slowEJ6 · 05-21-2002, 06:52 AM

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Originally posted by Mobbo
save up till you can get an engine and trans swap...

05-21-2002, 09:02 AM

What's your car worth, probably 6-8 grand? Shop around, sell it, and buy a '96 EX with a stick. It'll be cheaper than a tranny swap if you have time to shop.

05-20-2002, 08:31 PM	#1
Civicfrenzy Posts: n/a	heres the deal Im still debating what to do with my car. I have a 96 civic Ex black 2 door with 80,000 miles. I love everything about the car except that it is an automatic. So I DO NOT know what to do. 1. I can sell the car and buy a new one however if i do this I want either a 96, 97, or 98 2 door civic ex manual trans with low milage. However if the car i buy is more than what i sell my car for now im stuck with car payments and that means all mods have to wait. Also i will be without a car until i find a new one. 2. I can convert to stick. My engine is all stock right now. I cant afford to do and engine and trans swap so it would just be the trans. However i am hesitant to do this because I am worried about the effects on my car and if someone messes it up then i cant afford to fix major transmission problems down the line. 3. I can learn to deal with an automatic. Since i have left a ton of posts on this topic option #3 is my least favorite choice. So what does everyone think. I honestly dont know what to do and I would like to make a decision in the next month (preferably sooner). Thnx for the help everyone.

05-20-2002, 09:35 PM	#2
Kyle elyK Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 37 Posts: 3,390	save up till you can get an engine and trans swap... __________________ IGNORE THE FACTS EXPLORE THE TRUTH

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05-20-2002, 10:10 PM	#3
4jacks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cecil County, Maryland Age: 44 Posts: 1,129	I dunno.... I've been driving a stick Since Jan. and honestly most of the time I wish I had my Auto Back ... __________________ Patrick 4jacks 4jacks@gmail.com Happy Honda'ing

05-21-2002, 09:02 AM	#5
Mushroom Posts: n/a	What's your car worth, probably 6-8 grand? Shop around, sell it, and buy a '96 EX with a stick. It'll be cheaper than a tranny swap if you have time to shop.