My 2004 Envoy has 175,000 miles on it and needs a new transmission. Would you spend the money and replace it? I'm torn between the idea of having higher miles on the car and paying for a new transmission, or throwing in the towel and buying a new car. (Even though I LOVE my envoy). What would you do....I'm really torn??
What would you do? Fix it or scrap it and buy something new
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djthumper
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I was quoted 1,800-2,000 for a torque converter /transmission. In the previous 4 months before this Ive gotten new brakes, a new O2 sensor, new plugs, and a new starter, I also replaced a front bearing about 9 months ago. Im starting to feel like things keep "popping up". Oh, and now my low beam headlights just stopped working too.
$2,000 sounds cheaper to me than buying a new vehicle and having monthly payments unless you are going to buy a vehicle that is $2,000 or less.
Most of the things you listed, other than a transmission rebuild, are common maintenance items that will need replaced on any vehicle. If you follow the recommended maintenance/preventive maintenance schedule of these vehicles, it will prevent multiple items from "popping up" at once.
Most of the things you listed, other than a transmission rebuild, are common maintenance items that will need replaced on any vehicle. If you follow the recommended maintenance/preventive maintenance schedule of these vehicles, it will prevent multiple items from "popping up" at once.
Thanks! I'm totally clueless about this stuff. Im just scared that the mileage of 175,000 seems high to be putting more $$ into it, but maybe its not. Im not even sure whats an "average" number of miles most cars last with normal maintenance and upkeep. Im a deer in headlights in this realm.
Sparky
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- Dec 4, 2011
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Well, for what it is worth my 2002 Trailblazer has 213k on it and is ticking along just fine mechanically.
If it isn't turning into a rust heap then I'd be inclined to fix it.
If it isn't turning into a rust heap then I'd be inclined to fix it.
djthumper
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$2000 for them to take it out rebuild it and then put it back in is not bad especially since you will have some kind of warranty.
HARDTRAILZ
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- Nov 18, 2011
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I would honestly pick up a used one for a few hundred and roll the dice. Had good luck with used motors and transmissions over the years.
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HARDTRAILZ
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Eric04
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I've gone the used transmission route with good results in the past. Unless you're driving a Chrysler product the odds are in your favor.
DESSKI
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I think it depends on what vehicle you gonna replace it with. Like most have already said transmission rebuilt will most likely be the least costly route.
You got to consider what your projected maintenance upkeep with be for your current vehicle and compare that to whatever vehicle you want. Obviously if you're buying new it's a mute point but if you're considering buying used then try and get one that has some existing factory warranty left.
You got to consider what your projected maintenance upkeep with be for your current vehicle and compare that to whatever vehicle you want. Obviously if you're buying new it's a mute point but if you're considering buying used then try and get one that has some existing factory warranty left.