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E36General discussion and technical help for (E36) 1992-1999 3 series cars. 318, 323, 325, 328.
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Need Auto Tranny Recommendations
I have a 93' 325 with a "dying" auto tranny. I took my car to a transmission shop today for an tranny oil/filter/gasket change and they stated it had an inch thick of metal particles on the pan. They recommended rebuilding it between $1800-$2000 and I said yeah right! They said I need to rebuilt it and do not recommend just replacing with a used tranny.
My questions to you: Should I just buy a used auto tranny ($700)and hope it won't have the same problem? Should I consider another type of tranny, if so what kind? (Not sure what model types of tranny works with a 93') Maybe an auto to manual swap? (What's the cost?)
Any recommendations and suggestions from experience is greatly appreciated in advance! Thanks!
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Your Ride: 94 bmw 325i, 97 vw golf
if you want an auto tranny, I would sell you mine in the summer, has just under 130k on it right now. If your getting quoted around 2 grand I would just get a manual in it.
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Well, with a used tranny, you're taking a chance. These cars are up in age, no telling what might be wrong. I have heard quotes of $3000 to $4000, so the price for rebuilding doesn't sound so bad. I believe swapping a manual can be cheaper. There are people who have done this swap, they can give more info. There's not a lot of choices in trannys. Two 4 speeds and one 5 speed. And I don't believe they will interchange. Are you planning on keeping it for a while? If you are, rebuild the auto or swap in a manual. If not, used tranny and a "for sale" sign.
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1995 325I, tinted windows, K&N, debaffled air box, BMW style #104 wheels, Nighthawk low beams, smoked side markers, smoked corners, smoked taillights, M3 style heated mirrors, various interior bits, Bosal cat-back
I'd recommend the manual swap. I have an auto and a manual bimmer, and needless to say, the manual is much more fun.
You can pick up all the parts needed for the swap for around $1,250 to $1,500, and the labor is anywhere from $400 to $900, depending on where you get it done.
Rob on UB just thump his auto->manual swap a few days ago, so he could answer any questions you have about that.
03-09-2006, 12:19 AM
Need Auto Tranny Recommendations
They said I need to rebuilt it and do not recommend just replacing with a used tranny. 
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