Hey everyone, question regarding the I6 models. The tldr version is can a 2wd transmission be swapped into a 4wd Trailblazer?
I recently rear-ended someone and the insurance company wants to claim a total loss. I have been exploring different options over the past few days trying to decide my best course of action. My mechanic said he could fix the car for much less, around $1,500, than total loss check they want to give me, about, $3,000. BUT the process required to re-register a salvage vehicle in CA seems like it could get really expensive or even end up being impossible because you have to deal with state inspectors. Option 2 is I could obviously just buy a new car with the money. However I am now thinking of a third, possibly more cost efficient, option where I buy another trailblazer and swap my newly rebuilt transmission, <3k miles, over as well as any other parts that may be an upgrade then sell the donor for scrap. Do any of you guys have experience with this?
I recently rear-ended someone and the insurance company wants to claim a total loss. I have been exploring different options over the past few days trying to decide my best course of action. My mechanic said he could fix the car for much less, around $1,500, than total loss check they want to give me, about, $3,000. BUT the process required to re-register a salvage vehicle in CA seems like it could get really expensive or even end up being impossible because you have to deal with state inspectors. Option 2 is I could obviously just buy a new car with the money. However I am now thinking of a third, possibly more cost efficient, option where I buy another trailblazer and swap my newly rebuilt transmission, <3k miles, over as well as any other parts that may be an upgrade then sell the donor for scrap. Do any of you guys have experience with this?