So I might be getting a 98ish lude, the only problem is that its automatic. I refuse to drive anything automatic but I might have to if my old man sells my dc2. So my question is, those with auto preludes, how do you like them? Have you driven a 5 speed and if so is it that much different?

 

There is a pretty big difference between an automatic and a 5speed lude performance wize. Reliability wize there also is a big difference.

 

Do not make the mistake of investing thousands in a car which you don't want. You will regret it probaly the same day.

 

He already has the car. He sells cars as a side thing, and he wants to give me this one because I've had my car for a while and its sort of a beater, and sell my Integra. I really dont want the car, Id rather have my beater 5 speed. Im just looking for opinions.

 

Performance wise, they suck.. reliability wise, they suck.. UNLESS you dont beat on it, and drive it good, then they are good reliable Hondas... It depends on what you do.

 

Dont do it. My last lude was an automatic. Blah, that turned into a horrible mess. I got me 5 speed now, its a whole hell of a lot diffrence.
auto
5 speed

 

auto 5th gens are ticking time bombs from what i read here on the board. if u dont want it dont get it. just wait it out he will get something 1 day u want

 

i have an auto...no problems yet maintence wise...tranny is holding up but rather switch it out before it goes....im actually doing the 5 spd swap in a few months...i recommend get the 5spd.

 

Yeah I would hate to do a swap though. For that amount I could actually get the car I want If this car were 5 speed I'd take it in a heart beat, same color as my dc2, good ole' red.

 

bad idea..you could do the manual conversion.

 

what exactly breaks in these auto trannies?

 

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Your ego as the other guy in a manual car holeshots you from the starting line.

If it's free, I'd take it as a DD.

 

I have an auto... I wish i would have waited for a 5 spd every single time i drive it...


Dont get an auto.. Please.

 

Ive already decided to wait it out and hopefully get my mr2, I just dont know how long that will take.

 

**** i dont have an auto, i got a 5 speed. just really wondering what it is that ***** out on those things