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> >>Hey Deborah,
> >>I had one that I used as a commuter for awhile. Loved the little beast
> >>because It was a beater.
> >>Mine did the same thing. The tranny died completely not too long after that.
> >>The transmissions in those cars is their weak point.
> >>The quote I got to replace the tranny was something like $1200 - I'd only
> >>paid $500 for the car, so I junked it.
> >>
> >>I have know others that this has happened to as well. The trannys are just > >>weak.
> >>
> >>He could have them check tehe transmission filter and see if it's boogered
> >>up but my guess is that he should be prepared for a transmission transplant.
> >>Oh, and if he does it, don't go used, for obvious reasons.
> >>
> >>Kate
> >>
> >
> >
> > what reason
> > pick up a used tranny
> > for 100 $$
> >
> > even if it only lasts 6 months
> > its much cheaper than a new car payment
> >
> >
> $100? like your going to find a good one at a late model salvage yard
> for that. Its a little new for a u pull it yard.
>
> Even then, its the labor. What do you think its going to cost to
> have it removed and put back? $100? I doubt it. You want to go
> to all the trouble for a unknown condition trannie? Better
> odds at the casino......
>
> As to the other posts $1200 rebuilt figure. Shops may bait you with
> that, but i will bet your out the door price installed is more
> like $1800 to $2000 at an independent shop. At the ford dealer?
> Maybe old Hurc will tell you how much you have to bend over.
>
> Bob
>
Well apparently he has picked a tranny shop that gave him the mid price at 16 hundred and we will just have to see if the price goes up. My husband used this shop many years ago and the price actually went down after the repair. Deborah