Beater tranny preference?
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Beater tranny preference?
I know it all depends on the owner, but as far as maintenance goes would you rather buy an older 150k+ auto beater or manual.
Assuming both tranny's are good and the manual is either original or just recently changed.
I currently am looking for manuals but I'm not sure what is a better buy
Assuming both tranny's are good and the manual is either original or just recently changed.
I currently am looking for manuals but I'm not sure what is a better buy
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I'd think manual. They are overall simpler; you control wear on the clutch, but the torque converter is out of your hands.
Also consider the type of driving you're going to do. If you think you'll do a lot of stop-and-go, then definitely an auto; if you're more interstate or back roads, then manual.
Also consider the type of driving you're going to do. If you think you'll do a lot of stop-and-go, then definitely an auto; if you're more interstate or back roads, then manual.
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it's going to be 60/40 highway. I'm leaning towards the manual... some places can't sell them as easy as an auto and charge less for it or might be more negotiable
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Originally Posted by Christople,Jun 21 2009, 10:13 AM
it's going to be 60/40 highway. I'm leaning towards the manual... some places can't sell them as easy as an auto and charge less for it or might be more negotiable
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It would really depend on the car as well, if I were buying a camry/accord, auto all the way. If I were buying something sportier, then I would probably take the stick. Stick should be cheaper to maintain, however with used parts replacing an auto tranny can be just as much if not a lil more than replacing a clutch; we replaced the auto tranny on my bros civic for about 800 bucks (which admittedly was a stellar deal).
But if this were strictly a DD, I'd get something practical, economical, and somethign I could care less about, so auto would probably be teh way I'd go.
But if this were strictly a DD, I'd get something practical, economical, and somethign I could care less about, so auto would probably be teh way I'd go.