that car is worth 1500 to 2000 as it is. The old hatches are desirable.
trannies are EASY to find. Pick a part places will have several.
Something in your driving style is tearing it up. Have you checked the filter? It is under the solenoid pack - remove the solenoids, clean the filter.
when you are backing, do you come to a complete stop before switching to drive? Has a teenager ever owned it?
35 or so with the auto in everyday drive fast should be expected. 40 with a 5 speed.
my 16 year old teenager goes 280 miles on 7 gallons of gas pretty consistently - and that is to and from highschool, dates, lunch, work, etc. all local miles.
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