E36 328 Auto to Manual change?

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Afternoon BMW Forum,

I’m on a 'what seems to be' never ending quest to find a 328 at the moment. However, I would like to find a pretty straight low mileage coupe, as I will no doubt end up doing 20k odd a year soon enough. Here lies my problem, I CANT FIND ONE!!!!

So I’ve been toying with the idea of buying a bargain low mile auto and having it converted to a manual, I have access to a gearbox so that not a problem. But can anyone tell me if it’s a worthwhile idea or should I just shut up and keep on looking, ones bound to turn up sooner or later right?

[griffter]

E36?

There are loads! Admittedly most are high miles autos, but low mileage cars do crop up.

I paid just over £3k for a manual '97 328 Coupe with 72k miles in exceptional condition.

Strong money but it's a great car.

Hold out - a car will turn up in less time than it takes to find and buy an auto, get it converted and then sort out the niggles.

[cushT]

2ok miles a year? I'd want to be in an auto!