Auto vs Manual

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I got a quote today for around $2600 to strengthen my auto and stall it. I find this pretty extensive and this has opened my eyes to other options.

I am now in my mind comparing Auto vs Manual. I have driven manual sixes and dear god there more alive the the POS sluchbox in my car at the moment. Im not happy one bit with my gearbox.. Its sloshy, unresponsive and outright boring. The only time you can give it a bit of a poke results in a bit dropping back to first, making a lot of noise and going nowhere.

I have been in a stalled AU but never driven one. I have no idea how they behave or what the act like. I also dont know if its worth spending this much money on an Auto gearbox and probably not enjoying it as much as a manual. I always enjoy driving manuals..

How much would it cost to convert an AU fairmont to manual?

Is the a place that can supply an entire kit?

How does the spedo and everything work with the different type of gearbox?

What do insurance companies have to say about it?

Just a few questions that are running throuhg my mind.

Cheers, Matt.