the car is a 97 GS-t... and it is a 5-speed.... i have some mechanical abilities... but if it needed tranny work or actually hard core engine work I would definitely take it to a professional.... and This is not my current car... but Might be buying it for a very very good price.... but just wondering whether the good price is worth the cost to fix.... lemme know if you know what is wrong and what it would cost me... thanks