Geo Tracker- Converting a standard to an automatic?

Question

For some time now, I've been looking for one of those little Geo Trackers for the fuel efficiency and I just like the look of them. Every time I find one for sale, it's a standard. Most people can successfully drive a vehicle with a standard transmission (with the exception of myself). I have a little bit of automotive know-how and would be willing to try to change one over if it's not too difficult. I would really appreciate some advice. Thanks for your time.

Answer 1

It's more money and time than it's worth. You would be better off selling the car and buying another one.

Answer 2

You get better mpg for most cars with the standard (stick shift) transmission.  And if you want a Tracker to save money on gas, any savings will be wasted in replacing the trans (which may run you $500-1000 or more)

You'd have to replace the trans itself, the floor (where the stick shift lever comes through, change the dash to add a manual trans gear lever,  possibly change the flyweel or bellhousing, and who knows what else.

And one more thing: if you're finding that 95% of the Trackers are stick shift, you'll have a really hard time finding a used automatic transmission anywhere.  You may have to buy a new/rebuilt one (over $1000 usually).