I might buy an 04 Lancer, but would like it to be automatic. Just wondering what it would cost me.
2007-02-06 12:57:07 · 13 answers · asked by Kendra V 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
well, the cost to swap my auto to a manual in my probe gt was around $3000. The total was $3700, but i sold the automatic for $700.
I could have saved $2700 if i did it myself, but at the time, i didnt have a garage, and i didnt know a single person in the state.
Theres a few things that you could do.
#1. This by far would be the cheapest:
start looking at local mitsubishi car clubs in your area. There are always going to be plenty of enthusiasts who would want to swap their automatic for a manual, and you might be able to make some kind of deal with them. part for part, equal trade, and you might even be able to get the person to help with your swap if you helped with his swap. So it would basically cost you a pony keg of beer and a case of tranny fluid. of course, your not going to be able to get this deal if your cars tranny has 100,000+ miles on it.
#2. 2nd cheapest
is to purchase a wrecked auto lancer, take what you need then part or junk it. The only problem i would see with this, is that its not a very common car, so parts might be difficult to locate. Youd have to hit up an online parts/car finder, and those are more expensive then your standard junkyards.
#3. 3rd cheapest:
Peice by peice.
If it is not your daily driven car, and you do not mind the down time, you could purchase peice by peice when you find good deals. (i think ive told the story about my friend who turbod his 04 si for under $300... it took him two years to get the parts, but its running great, and was turbod for $300)
you would need the ecu, the transmission, the interior parts, flex plate, tranny pump, relays... i think thats it, if anyone else thinks of something i forgot, please post it.
Total cost would more then likely be around $2000 for parts+ $1500-2500 for labor ..depending on respected mechanic... if you dont have a regular, the best way to find a good mechanic is ask around, if you dont ever leave your home, call mechanics in the phone book, and ask them how long the waiting list is... if you have to wait 3 weeks, this is the guy you want to go to. Hes got a massive amount of cars to work on, therefore, people take their cars to him. If you find a mechanic that says he can start working on it tommorow, hang up instantly, do not say hello, do not give him your name, if he has caller id and calls back, once again, hang up immediatly and call your phone company to have his phone number permenatly blocked.
#4. finally, the dreaded dealer.
Take your cars worth and double it. This would be the cost for the dealer to do the swap.... $6000 for parts, $3000 for labor.
2007-02-06 13:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, why don't you find a 04 lancer with a auto.
It will cost you alot less
Besides changing from standard to auto is something you really do with a car you are willing to put a lot of work into (project car)
not a Lancer
then you usually hear about people wanting to change to a standard
Anyway I would say you could buy a automatic transaxel new for about $2500 then about 15-20 service hours @ $60-100p/h
looking at about $3400+
ITS NOT WORTH IT
find another lancer that already has the auto
2007-02-06 13:09:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and really on this car its not possible to do,the transmission you,ll need for it is computer controlled,and the wiring harness in the car will not support a automatic transmission harness,even if you have all the other parts to do it with it still wouldn't work right,the factory didn't make these harnesses to support an automatic,so it would be wiser to trade it and get an automatic,you,d wind up with an un -drivable car in the end ,good luck i hope this help,s.
2007-02-06 13:08:30 · answer #3 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is an automated guide mode. if you're going up a steep hill or so, you may change the equipment because maximum automated transmissions do not do nicely in those type of circumstances. Subaru has a wearing pedigree so in case you flow rally racing guide modes grant you with extra administration. i in my opinion love those guide modes cuz it feels wonderful...and on my BMW it has paddles on the guidance wheel to make it extra relaxing!
2016-11-25 21:19:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd be wasting your money to to that. just buy an automatic car, or learn to drive a manual.
2007-02-06 13:11:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be cheaper to buy one with an automatic. and you would like it to be an automatic or you cant drive a stick? if you ever go to europe and rent a car they come with manual transmissions.
2007-02-06 13:52:28 · answer #6 · answered by smjohnson55 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the trade in value and what price would you pay for a new car.
Not possible on the Lancer.
2007-02-06 13:00:42 · answer #7 · answered by Nusha 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
usually the cost of the transmission + labor. $3000+
2007-02-06 13:01:13 · answer #8 · answered by SCnitro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on the person who will fix it for yyou and what type of car u have. you may need to call around.
2007-02-06 13:00:29 · answer #9 · answered by big_red31331 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thousands..... got to chance eng harness, mounts, axles, computer, and many other things. better to find a car with an auto already in it
2007-02-06 14:33:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋