I honestly think a manual would walk all over an Automatic, but I just got a 98 Civic EX 65k miles, thats an automatic and I want to make myself feel better.
I wouldn't have got it because its an automatic, but I got it for 2700 missing a front bumper, wheels, and fenders. I can replace all that for 1200 bucks I bet, and turn around and sell it for atleast 8500. Thats a profit of 4600 dollars!
I really want a 92-95 Civic EX 5spd, I want to put a gsr motor into it and go from there. I think 8500 will cover it all... I hope!