300zx automatic to manual a good idea?

[devinarney1]

I am looking at a 300zx 2+2 on craigslist, and the guy apparently converted it from an automatic to a 5speed manual. I have been looking for a cheap z thats in decent condition and is a 5speed manual, but im not sure if converting automatic to manual would make for a troublesome car? its a 90 with about 130k miles. Im not very mechanical so sorry if this is a nooby question.

[timinthehood]

make sure you get all the receipts and stuff to make sure the swap was done properly, I had mine done at 128k miles with a transmission that had 20k miles on it, haven't had a single regret

[CrazedZ32Owner]

^ totally agree receipts receipts receipts if he doesnt have them DO NOT buy the car

my buddy bought a car with a "40k motor".....took a crap on him 2 weeks later all the dude did was clean up the engine bay so yeah it does happen

[devinarney1]

Thanks for the tips. Im pretty sure the guy did a good job when i changed it. I went and looked at it. It runs great, but its in terrible shape so i think im not going to get it.