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**cooljess76** · 08-29-2007, 08:14 PM

I agree with Bluebimma about inquiring on the older style front nose panel and grilles. The Cali top is a nice feature, and the mileage isn't that bad, but the slushbox tranny is a negative feature. Tranny swaps are an expensive and painful process, and IMO aren't worth it. If you want a manual, keep looking until you find one. Settling for an automatic will haunt you for the entire time that you own the car. All in all, it's a nice looking car for a fair price. You might want to have them fix the SRS system before you buy it though.

Edit; yes that's a cali top.

08-29-2007, 08:14 PM	#4
cooljess76 NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 iTrader: (6) Photo Gallery	I agree with Bluebimma about inquiring on the older style front nose panel and grilles. The Cali top is a nice feature, and the mileage isn't that bad, but the slushbox tranny is a negative feature. Tranny swaps are an expensive and painful process, and IMO aren't worth it. If you want a manual, keep looking until you find one. Settling for an automatic will haunt you for the entire time that you own the car. All in all, it's a nice looking car for a fair price. You might want to have them fix the SRS system before you buy it though. Edit; yes that's a cali top. __________________ 4 MORE YEARS BABY!!!