auto's go cheap, cause no one wants them. so you should find a good deal for around $10,000 (r33's) or even less if you look hard enough. good thing about an auto is that it stays on boost between gear changes. however, the auto box isn't that great. its pretty much straight from the r31 with some wiring differences. but, if you dont do silly down shifts (like from D to 1st at 80kph!) it should be fine....