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How much would it cost to turn my automatic into a manual?

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Old 04-09-2008, 01:35 PM
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Default How much would it cost to turn my automatic into a manual?

I got an automatic (i know) because this is my first car and my parents paid for most of it. But I know how to drive manual and i really wish I had one instead of this grandma-car automatic. How much does it cost to change it, and how hard is it?
 
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what kind of car is it? n who will be doing the labor? shop or yourself
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 03:16 PM
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06 Civic LX. Shop will be doing it. i'm still new at engine work...
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 03:20 PM
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i would consider selling the car and BUYING a manual.... for such a newer car at least....

 
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Old 04-09-2008, 03:24 PM
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i would consider selling the car and BUYING a manual.... for such a newer car at least....

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Old 04-09-2008, 03:33 PM
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Just sell it..Too much work involve on doing this change. You should of looked into a 5spfrom the beginning. I agree with Addiction

More likely you are still making payments for this car or is it payed off already????
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 03:36 PM
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It's not worth it to convert it to stick. There are plenty cars out there with a manual. I'm surprised a shop is willing to a swap to manualon a newer car.
 
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agrreeed... parent going to let you sell it ? depending how much you get for the car idk maybe buy mid 90's civic, integra, prelude 5 speed then thorow little money on some goodies...
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 05:13 PM
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i just did the swap but mine is a 93, and its much easier, i did it in my garage... the new civics have such a small engine bay its rediculous. i agree with you just selling and buying something else
 
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how hard would it be to change a 1999 honda civic dx auto into a manual and vtech and how much would this cost if i did it myself
 
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