Steviekid Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 To cut a long story short, I had an accident at work around five months ago and seriously damaged my left knee. I've been off work since and going insane with boredom, partly because I can't drive more than four or five miles and live in a semi-isolated area. If the next referral I go for is unproductive and recovery looks like it might take a long long time (if indeed it's ever going to come right) then I might look into the idea of swapping my car for an auto so at least I'd be able to get around a bit better. Question is, how much should I be asking to swap my car for the equivalent age/spec automatic? Without going into too much detail my car is a 94 black RZ with normal BPU uprgrades, TRD wing, alloys etc. Please note this is just an idea at the moment as I really want to keep mine if at all possible so no offers please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Usually around £2k-£3k depending on the spec of the car, but there are a lot of variables involved. IMO of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 3kish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 it is worth more, BUT a BPU Auto is the way to go for the POD this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodfreak Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Dean's at it again:eyebrows: around 2k more for a manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Dean's at it again:eyebrows: around 2k more for a manual maybe The truth is though BPU Autos were beating my single hands down last year, mine was all wheel spins and snatching gears for high 12's, BPU Auto, just plant the right foot and hold on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 maybe The truth is though BPU Autos were beating my single hands down last year, mine was all wheel spins and snatching gears for high 12's, BPU Auto, just plant the right foot and hold on That's so true Experienced it first hand lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 That's so true Experienced it first hand lol That was after my Tom Tom and road angel left the windscreen and nearly took my head off as well, I was not cut out for drag racing really ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Dean's at it again:eyebrows: around 2k more for a manual More than 2k mate, it costs more than that just for the transplant and having the 6spd as standard makes it more valuable. I've seen plenty of auto's go for 4k but very very very few 6spd's go for 6k. If your thinking of the cost of a gearbox your putting it in the same catagory as a TT transplant in an N/A. They aren't worth TT money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I think if your looking for the same year car in the same condition as yours then maybe 2k....you could be the first!? and go for an auto conversion from manual :Dand make a few quid. Iam sure you would have em queuing out the door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 just plant the right foot and hold on sounds boring..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 sounds boring..... better than coming 2nd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 better than coming 2nd True - but its a straight line "race" which is boring too. ZERO skill involved, not even sure why the auto is even called a Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 True - but its a straight line "race" which is boring too. ZERO skill involved, not even sure why the auto is even called a Supra Harsh, very harsh I have had both, and had auto NA, TT and Single, its a great box I think you give the skill involved in a drag launch an injustice, I think it takes a lot of skill to get it right, the Auto box helps the novice as getting through the 4 gears in a Supra is a challenge in my experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drlee Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 supe is a supe,respect 2 yall....d.r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRA-JDB Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 i might be interested in a deal on mine mate? if you want some pics and spec PM me with your email. cheers joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Harsh, very harsh I have had both, and had auto NA, TT and Single, its a great box I think you give the skill involved in a drag launch an injustice, I think it takes a lot of skill to get it right, the Auto box helps the novice as getting through the 4 gears in a Supra is a challenge in my experience Was being a bit flippant in regards to Drag-racing - sure there is "some" skill, however, Auto and Drag racing - might as well drive it using a remote control from the comfort of your chair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Harsh, very harsh I have had both, and had auto NA, TT and Single, its a great box I think you give the skill involved in a drag launch an injustice, I think it takes a lot of skill to get it right, the Auto box helps the novice as getting through the 4 gears in a Supra is a challenge in my experience Was being a bit flippant in regards to Drag-racing - sure there is "some" skill, however, Auto and Drag racing - might as well drive it using a remote control from the comfort of your chair Just out of interest how many times have you been drag racing in your supra? and if so what times did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Yeah i got beat by a auto bpu, ill have him at 2009 suprapod though. you know who you are:D;) 2-3k more id say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Drag racing is for girls (and Americans) anyway. Get on a track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 3k more for a manual? have you all been tapping the crack tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 3k more for a manual? have you all been tapping the crack tonight? It's a fact... For a decent 6 speed you'll pay around £3k more than a decent auto. The dogs out there can go cheap, but there's a reason for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraTRD83 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I would only say around 1.5k more for the manual In my opinion mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I would only say around 1.5k more for the manual In my opinion mate You guys are the ones on the crack, seriously. Check the classifieds and show me a difference of 1.5k like for like. Not in a million years. I've seen facelift Auto's go for 6k, are you telling me you have seen facelift 6spds going for 7.5k? I'm hoping you lot are on an april 1st windup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Auto's are easier but not faster. There are guys with BPU 6spd's that have faster times than TDR, its all about how good they are on the drag strip. I've never even been to a 1/4 mile day in my car so i would be hopeless unless i was in an auto. IMO auto is not better, just easier for the 1/4 mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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