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    would it be possible to swap a manual transmission into a 1989 525i? does anyone know how much it would cost? is it worth it?
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    Best way to do the swap would be to sell the car for a manual.

    it's a LOT of work and fabrication to do it.
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    lol, so nto worth it?
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    Default Re: auto to manual swap?

    Originally posted by cycosis
    would it be possible to swap a manual transmission into a 1989 525i? does anyone know how much it would cost? is it worth it?
    no its never worth it.....havent you seen a thread on here ever about it?

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