i think what i'll need to do is just find people around here who are selling a CRX or a hatch, and take them for a test drive and see how they handle. too bad it's the dead middle of winter and a day doesn't go by without it snowing here. do you think $2000 is a little high to be asking for this "1991 Honda CRX, California car, no rust ever, 150kmi, AC, 5spd, runs & drives super"

Also, in your guys opinions, is it better to have an auto tranny or a manual? I lean more towards the manual, but I found a hatch for $850, but it's an auto.