Anyone ever switched a manual trans 745 to an automatic?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by don b., Jan 22, 2008.

  1. don b.

    don b. Guest

    My brother just inherited my Mom's 1986 745 GLE with manual transmission.
    He hates the manual tranny. Anyone ever tried to switch one of these over to an
    automatic?

    The cars in great shape but I told him he'd be better off selling it and look
    for one of the many
    available WITH an automatic...

    Thanks for any experience with anyone trying this?

    don b
     
    don b., Jan 22, 2008
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  2. don b.

    James Sweet Guest

    No, but I've switched a few from automatic to manual. It's a big job, but
    doable if you have a donor car nearby.

    The automatic 700s are FAR more common, the manual cars are rare and
    desireable so are generally worth more. I would strongly suggest trading the
    car for one with an auto if that's what he wants.
     
    James Sweet, Jan 22, 2008
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  3. don b.

    Roadie Guest

    I think you are on the right track. He would be money ahead by just
    selling this car and buying the one he wants.

    Is there a chance he could get used to driving a manual transmission?
    I ask the question because I've found the manual transmission version
    of that car to be more responsive than the automatic.
     
    Roadie, Jan 23, 2008
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