What would be cheaper?

[Pumxee]

Hey guys.

I have a simple question.
I am kind of a noob so I can not help myself. lol
Anyhow, the question is...

I am looking to buy a 300zx 5 speed RHD in pearl white colour. I am planning to buy a gun metal coloured 300zx.

The paint job is going to cost me $2500-3000 for sure. From gun metal to pearl white.....

Now would it be cheaper to buy a 300zx which is already white and automatic trans. and install a 5 speed trans in it?

I can not find any white manual RHD 300zx;s.... in case your wondering.....

So... long story short...


How much does the conversion cost from auto trans to manual trans.... ??

[topmade]

If you can't find one that has everything you want, try to find one that has at least one of those things, like a black 5spd or a pearl white auto, etc, etc.... If anything, I would try to find a 5spd one and paint it pearl white.

[theken]

repaint is easier then a tranny swap and less hassle

[sugoi240]

I'd go with the proper color and then do a tranny swap.

Badly done paint work can peel, chip, etc.
Could be done cheaply, or expensive.

A tranny swap would require a few holes drilled in for the clutch and oem parts. Cost is maybe $2000 parts included.
$500 for tranny, $1000 for oem bits, $500 labor.
It's just a guess. Or do it yourself and save labor.

Engine would be less beaten up than manual, assuming
that the auto doesn't get raced as much.

It's up to you, I'm partial to the swap.

[black13]

The manual conversion is gonna take alot of parts and work that if you have a general idea to do then its worth it but if you don't know much about it then paint job seems easier as you just drop it off a paint shop and they take care of it.

[Pumxee]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.
I think I am just going to buy the one with the standard tranny.
Then do a paint job on it later. Because a tranny swap can be complicated and a hassle like u guys said.
A paint job may cost more, but its easier to do etc.