All signs indicate I need a trans rebuild ('02 5spd, non-ABS). Car has 185k on it already. Plan to keep another 3-5 years but I only do 8k/year.
Looking to the collective for feedback on what route has proven to be most cost-effective.
I am OK w/ pulling & replacing it myself. I have another vehicle to drive but would rather this not take forever.
Option 1 - order junkyard trans. from car-part.com, looks like I could have one in my hands for $350 or so.
Pro: Cheap, easiest, it just shows up at my door. Maybe able to recoup a little $$ from recycling old one.
Con: No telling what I'm getting, aside from some yards that provide a rather short guarantee at least it hopefully shouldn't be bad right out the door.
Option 2 - order a rebuilt one online.
Pro: Easy, has more of a real guarantee
Con: not cheap
option 3 - take the trans to a local shop & have them rebuild it. I have no idea how much this would cost?
Pro: New parts & checked over buy a local guy who might actually care.
Con: Slightly more work (I have a pickup), assuming rebuild parts alone will be $300+
What say ye? Is it worth the cost/hastle to have the g-series trans rebuilt, or just go w/ the gamble and hope for 50k more miles?
Looking to the collective for feedback on what route has proven to be most cost-effective.
I am OK w/ pulling & replacing it myself. I have another vehicle to drive but would rather this not take forever.
Option 1 - order junkyard trans. from car-part.com, looks like I could have one in my hands for $350 or so.
Pro: Cheap, easiest, it just shows up at my door. Maybe able to recoup a little $$ from recycling old one.
Con: No telling what I'm getting, aside from some yards that provide a rather short guarantee at least it hopefully shouldn't be bad right out the door.
Option 2 - order a rebuilt one online.
Pro: Easy, has more of a real guarantee
Con: not cheap
option 3 - take the trans to a local shop & have them rebuild it. I have no idea how much this would cost?
Pro: New parts & checked over buy a local guy who might actually care.
Con: Slightly more work (I have a pickup), assuming rebuild parts alone will be $300+
What say ye? Is it worth the cost/hastle to have the g-series trans rebuilt, or just go w/ the gamble and hope for 50k more miles?
