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[bloodshot]

Since you guys are all about the 'manly stuff' :rolleyes: , I have a question :unsure:

I have a pontiac sunbird '94 4 cylinder. I have a bit of a hard-shift when going into 3rd gear but I have always had this problem and it's a general problem with the sunbird's that have automatics..

But I am going to be going to a college in tampa (parents paying, along with scholarships etc) and I was wondering

Should i get a new car (semi-new, it wont be anything over 14k)
or Fix this car up, maybe put some new rims or body kits(i love street cars :P )

But if I keep this car, eventually I will need to of course change the transmission etc. So I was also wondering how much would it be to take the auto out and put in a manual and what does it entail? What should I look for?

Thanks guys for all your help!

Bloodshot

P.S. long time no talk from me eh? Been busy with the hurricanes down here! :blink: :blink: :blink:

This post has been edited by bloodshot: Oct 25 2004, 01:47 AM

[boxcrash]

Yeah the Bimmers are nice, but the parts are killer and the maintainence is also. Trust me I was BMW certified Technician for some time and they need alot of attention, its like a super model who has dollar signs in her eyes.
Very pretty to look at, fun to drive for excitement but require so much attention, very needy and like to go and spend all your money on weekly visits.

The Pontiac should be fine, I would drive it or try some different ATF. May not even be mechanical at all, probably a issue with theTCM(Trans Module) or throttle body or a speed sensor, could be anything and probably a common issue that has a fix, but will give no mechanical issues or problems if not addressed. I would drive it until the wheels fall off. :D