k heres the deal im looking for a 5 speed is300 but out here theres not many for sale , only autos, so i was thinking about getting a auto and convert it to 5 speed, , do u guys know what it would take to convert it to 5 speed , how long and how much would it usually cost to do something like that ,

thanks in advance

 

I'm imagining it can't be cheap. I've toyed with the idea too, so I'd be really curious to know how it goes for you. Keep us updated.

 

yea its so easy to get one wit that E-shift, but manual is far better,

and i did some research for those out there thinkin about this also

go here
http://my.is/forums/showthread.php?t=206187

and i also read in another forum that sumone asked how much would a dealership charge to do the swap, ive never heard of a dealership doing such custom work ? or do they?

 

it's not going to be easy, and definitley not cheap

i say just look around till you find one...

 

lol good luck if you going to try and do this i have a little excel thing i did when i was toying with the idea myself ill try and find it

 

oh and it would be much cheaper to sell your current IS and buy another one that is a 5 speed already just incase you wanted to know

 

Its not as tough or expensive as you may think. If you buy factory new parts, everything is overpriced. If you can gather parts from junkyards and other cars, it is very doable. If you are doing the swap yourself you even save on the labor if this is a hobby or project car.