A couple of things that you should consider. Do what's within your abilities. Your average shop around the bay area will charge you $1000+ for parts and labor. From all your other threads, it seems that you don't want to dish out the money for a 5 speed swap. If that's the case, stick with the AUTO. Nothing can go wrong really. If you are looking for someone to do some side job and pay next to nothing for a 5 speed swap, there you will see problems forming. At least if you spend the money at a shop, you have someone to fall back on.