Can't Believe I'm Asking This

[Jarrod Weaver]

Our 2006 X3 with the M Sport package has approximately 83,000 miles and my wife has decided that she wants something with an automatic transmission. I start looking around and drove the new X3 3.5 (awesome) but had a hard time breathing after calculating payments. The trade value of my X is much lower than I had hoped (typical) and was wondering if instead of replacing it what are the prospects of changing the transmission? It's in great shape so there's no need to get rid of it. This project may take more time and $$$ than it would be worth. Do any of you have suggestions or ideas what it would cost?