#4650, "RE: '96 GS-T AUTOMATIC????" In response to In response to 1
While ^^^^^ is true, remember that automatics aren't optimal for getting all of the performance out of a car since they are designed to shift slower and at lower rpm points than one might do if they had a manual. That being said, automatics don't crankwalk, and also don't have to worry about replacing clutches and other components, especially the tranny itself, that manual dsms so often have to.
Sounds like a pretty good deal for that milage, but make sure you won't mind an auto if you plan on modding it heavily.