Would like opinions...wise purchase?, 95 Black GT Manual 4 Sale Options

[Celicav]

Okay...I currently have a nearly flawless (in every way) 95 GT Automatic with 82K miles on it and paid off, but I am really dieing for a Manual. So, I found a 95 GT Black Manual with only 72K miles on it and the guy will sell it to me for $6,300. I think this is a good price considering the miles, and the engine is good and all. However, the sides of the body from fenders to back panels are a real mess - like 12 dings (the kind that can be pulled out), lot of noticeable chips, and scratches...some carefree chick was driving the damn thing...ugh!

So, if I sell my current car too, I would be basically losing no money, but have to get this one repainted and un-dinged ($2k-$3k right?) I was thinking about doing a tranny swap with my current car, but this would likely even out with the paint job on the other celica, as far as cost. What would you do? Do you think a new paint job and tranny swap are about the same price?

Thanks for listening...

[tranxendz]

Hey bro..I have the same problem..I really want a manual..I have an auto which sucks..I'm blowing all my money on my current Celica only because the miles on it is only 52k...i found a manual one for $5 g's but its hella lot of miles....my g/f put a point..i do get lazy to drive..lol but i really want one bad...she says if i get a new car i should buy a different guy..but i do love celicas...

[FireinDC]

dude id say keep shoping or go for it... do not swap... may get too complicated

[ScoobyDooCruiser]

Bummer you don't live in so cal. Some guy is selling a 94 with the 3sgte swap and a ton of other mods for only $9000. He said the engine has 65k miles and the car has like 115k. its a sweet car, cept I dont have $9k. Ack.

[97sccelica]

[Inferno]

I would go for it. The tranny swap would cost more, I think. And if you think about it, the engine in the other car has 10K less miles. I think its worth it to sell your car and buy his then get it painted.