I have a 1997 Ford Taurus GL. It's mileage is around 149,600. I had to have someone tighten something in the transmission like 2 1/2 to 3 years ago. It was used when I got it. It is now making a rattling sound, that could be the fan or something else in the transmission. It sometimes shifts hard. But my main question is: How much longer should I bother fixing it up? I don't want to spend money on fixing the transmission if the transmission won't last much longer. What is the longest and safest mileage I should go on that car before I should start looking for another one. I keep up my oil changes, but I haven't had my car looked at since the last time someone fixed the transmission. This may sound bad also, but one of the windows doesn't want to go down, the dash is coming unglued, and the inside part of the door is coming loose. The passenger door window isn't sealed all the way, so it sounds like you're going to fly out when I drive. Thanks!
2006-07-19 03:08:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
How many own a vw beetle, either new or used, and love it?
2006-07-19 17:24:17 · update #1
I actually work in the transmission repair business and based on the age and mileage of the vehicle in addition to the other problems you have listed, I would look into donating it or selling it privately while it still runs. Time to start shopping for another vehicle. (Beware the "buy here-pay here" lots)
2006-07-19 09:32:18 · answer #1 · answered by southerndedhd 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
taurus' are crap. sorry. also the high mileage isn't good. when was the last time you checked the tranny fluid? that may be the only problem..the rattling you need to find the exact location of before anyone can give you advice about that. keep up your oil maintainence and pray your timing belt/chain doesn't go on you, and you'll be fine.
2006-07-19 10:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what did you have tighten in the trans. have you changed the fluid on a regular basis? it sound like the car gave you alto of life. get a estimate of what it will take to fix and make the decision from there
2006-07-19 10:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by cwgrlmeiniowa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Taurus is good at first but goes down hill quick...just get another car soon...
2006-07-19 10:12:42 · answer #4 · answered by dezboy23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atj that mileage, time to go shopping for a different car.
2006-07-19 10:12:45 · answer #5 · answered by Si 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i feel envy that you have a uesd car to drive, though it needs to be fixed. up to now, i never possess a car of my own.
2006-07-19 10:27:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
START LOOKING SOON IF YOU NEVER CHANGED YOUR TRANSMISSION FLUID DONT CHANGE IT NOW IT WILL ONLY MAKE IT WORSE ANY QUESTION EMAIL ME
2006-07-19 10:28:48 · answer #7 · answered by MATCH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know a thing about cars, sorry.
2006-07-19 10:11:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burn it
2006-07-19 10:12:35 · answer #9 · answered by minesanarf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋