Whirring gears on freeway

Hello again,

As an addendum to the message below, I am afraid that once the transfer case is replaced, we'll be told we need a new transmission too. Occasionally, in the morning after starting the car and reversing out of the driveway, it hesitates before shifting back into drive.

Furthermore, as I attempted to put the car in park yesterday, it acted as if it were still in neutral.

So I am afraid that if we start down the road to making repairs, I will regret it $3 - 4,000 later. I've never traded in a car. Nor have I ever attempted to sell a car with a major problem.

Any insight would be much appreciated.

Thanks!!!

Abby

I'd trade it in. They're going to have a tech test drive it and they'll decide what to offer you (usually lowball). See what they offer then decide if you want to take it or if it's worth going through the hassle of selling it yourself. I've had great success selling a car and a boat on craigslist. But you're going to get a parade of flakes weirdos and lowballers probably before the right buyer comes along. So.. you may want to just trade it in. Go to edmunds.com to appraise it easy and free. They give trade in value and sell it yourself value very accurately.

The first thing I'd do is check the fluid levels in the transfer case (Mercon auto trans fluid), transmission, and rear differential and if any are low add some gear oil or trans fluid as needed and see if it improves.

I've never sold a car that had anything wrong with it (least not that I knew) so I'd be skeptical too--I'd clearly state on a Bill of Sale all the problems and that it is being sold "As Is." Or trade it in.