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SR240SXT · 04-20-2003, 06:56 PM

Hey all, heres the plan-

I'm looking for a white 97-98 5speed SE. Sadly these are never for sale, only a bunch of white Se Autos and green autos/5speed SEs are for sale. I eventually want to do a SR swap, but I might have to wait a year or two (financial reasons). I really hate auto. My question is whether you think its better to get a white auto and do the swap or buy one of these green 5sp ones and do a total paint job so that I'd have manual. All input welcome. Thanks.

masta · 04-20-2003, 07:38 PM

Since you plan on doing an SR Swap, I would get a white auto and get a manual conversion while the SR is getting swap. You will be able to save on labor.

Or if you are shaky on the SR, get the 5 spd green one and hope the color will grow on you. I mean the green is not so bad.

TheTimanator · 04-20-2003, 08:02 PM

Hmmm, well a decent paint job will cost $1200-2000 and maybe more if you do a total color change

auto to manual swap is will be anywhere from $500-1000 depending on if you do the work or have a shop do it

Go here Auto to 5 speed swap for more info on the swap!

Good luck

ichiro · 04-20-2003, 09:33 PM

tranny swaps are alot cheaper than paint jobs, especially since you want to do a swap

04-20-2003, 06:56 PM	#1
SR240SXT Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 41 Posts: 255 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Car Buying Decision Help Hey all, heres the plan- I'm looking for a white 97-98 5speed SE. Sadly these are never for sale, only a bunch of white Se Autos and green autos/5speed SEs are for sale. I eventually want to do a SR swap, but I might have to wait a year or two (financial reasons). I really hate auto. My question is whether you think its better to get a white auto and do the swap or buy one of these green 5sp ones and do a total paint job so that I'd have manual. All input welcome. Thanks. __________________ -1997 240SX SE 5spd- -2002 Nissan OEM Gloss White Paint (June 2003) -OEM Nissan Front Lip -Type C Short Shifter -ApexI N1 Single Catback Exhaust -Test Pipe -Spec K Rear Wing -Kumho Supra Ecsta 712 ZR rated tires (205/55/16) -Eibach Pro Kit Springs -KYB AGX Struts -Llumar Centaur Premium Tint (28% front/20% back) -Alarm w/Keyless Entry -SOLD-

04-20-2003, 08:02 PM	#3
TheTimanator Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 41 Posts: 2,535 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: TheTimanator Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Hmmm, well a decent paint job will cost $1200-2000 and maybe more if you do a total color change auto to manual swap is will be anywhere from $500-1000 depending on if you do the work or have a shop do it Go here Auto to 5 speed swap for more info on the swap! Good luck __________________ 89 S13 hatch/////98 Subaru 2.5RS

04-20-2003, 07:38 PM	#2
masta Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: N/A Posts: 271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Since you plan on doing an SR Swap, I would get a white auto and get a manual conversion while the SR is getting swap. You will be able to save on labor. Or if you are shaky on the SR, get the 5 spd green one and hope the color will grow on you. I mean the green is not so bad.

04-20-2003, 09:33 PM	#4
ichiro Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: canada Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tranny swaps are alot cheaper than paint jobs, especially since you want to do a swap