i know AT repairs are very expensive.. but one thing i learned is that with these mid-size cars, tone-tonelada ang SURPLUS parts para sa AT models sa banawe. seems the japs all have AT cars.

e.g. ECU (computer box) ng MT 626 is 10k. pero yung AT 626 is *gasp* 2.5k

it's not unreasonable to be able to buy a complete engine and tranny for an AT model for like what, 20k or so. so siguro 10k or less kung yung tranny lang.. sure beats an expensive tranny overhaul.