The sub frame is the piece that is holding the transmission and motor to the car.... being that the auto and manual are different this is why you need the sub frame for the correct mounting points of the manual transmission. Clutch and slave are up against the firewall with the fluid reservoir going basically right beside the fuse box under the hood....
As for spending lots on these cars, keep looking.... I bought a 99 2.4 auto for a bottle of tequila and then I bought a 2000 2.4 manual for $400... there are deals out there you just have to be willing to accept some rust and other work will need to be done before they are road worthy....
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Misty: 3400, S&S headers, TCE 65mm TB, CAI, 180* TStat, Milzy motor & tranny mount, 18" BOSS 328 & much more... going osv!!
Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed
Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
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