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Old Oct 19, 2018 | 02:02 PM
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after 6 years of service and 80K miles. tranny gave up as we just turned 200K
it tried to crawl to the mechanic but took its last breath 2 miles short. had to be towed
what to do now? let it go? engine, ac, interior is all good, new battery and tires, no accident.
anyone want to buy it for parts or put in a new tranny and go.
let me know if anyone is interested
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Old Oct 19, 2018 | 02:24 PM
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rebuild tranny, $600 in parts from rockauto and some labor.

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after 6 years of service and 80K miles. tranny gave up as we just turned 200K
it tried to crawl to the mechanic but took its last breath 2 miles short. had to be towed
what to do now? let it go? engine, ac, interior is all good, new battery and tires, no accident.
anyone want to buy it for parts or put in a new tranny and go.
let me know if anyone is interested
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Old Oct 19, 2018 | 03:34 PM
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rebuild tranny, $600 in parts from rockauto and some labor.
really!
let me look into this.
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Old Oct 19, 2018 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ilkinandr
rebuild tranny, $600 in parts from rockauto and some labor.
it is quoting a price more than $2000 plus core for $600. am I missing something here?
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Old Oct 19, 2018 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by harrisbaig
it is quoting a price more than $2000 plus core for $600. am I missing something here?
Are you looking to replace the tranny or rebuild
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...build+kit,8512
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Old Oct 20, 2018 | 08:10 PM
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What year is your car?
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Old Oct 21, 2018 | 08:41 PM
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Why not swap in a used transmission?
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Originally Posted by MrBooby
Why not swap in a used transmission?
that is what my mechanic is recommending.
$400 in used tranny and another $400 labor.
any tips on doing this?
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Originally Posted by DJPsystems
What year is your car?
1999 es 300
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Old Oct 23, 2018 | 09:31 AM
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if you know the vin from what car it came from look up service history and mileage.

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that is what my mechanic is recommending.
$400 in used tranny and another $400 labor.
any tips on doing this?
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Old Oct 23, 2018 | 06:07 PM
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My mechanic took the tranny down but the salvage yard that promised him the tranny could not deliver.
what are my options now?
Japan engine imports in Richardson told me they have used transmissions in stock. $699 plus tax.
Or should I take my transmission to a transmission shop and let them figure out what's wrong with it and give me an estimate?
any recommendations?
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Originally Posted by harrisbaig
My mechanic took the tranny down but the salvage yard that promised him the tranny could not deliver.
what are my options now?
Japan engine imports in Richardson told me they have used transmissions in stock. $699 plus tax.
Or should I take my transmission to a transmission shop and let them figure out what's wrong with it and give me an estimate?
any recommendations?
Get an estimate, because if you can rebuild it for same price with new parts might as well. Never know what you getting used and how it was taken care of.
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Old Oct 23, 2018 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by harrisbaig
that is what my mechanic is recommending.
$400 in used tranny and another $400 labor.
any tips on doing this?
If you like the car and it's in good shape then yea, that's what I would do. Make sure he changes the trans filter and yur good to go.
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Old Oct 23, 2018 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by daredeil95
If you like the car and it's in good shape then yea, that's what I would do. Make sure he changes the trans filter and yur good to go.
yes its motor interior and ext are all good.
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Old Oct 24, 2018 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by harrisbaig


yes its motor interior and ext are all good.
I would keep it going for $800; beats spending more on another car. good luck
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