The transmission in my car recently went out... after several mechanics and estimates I paid $1900 to have my tranmission "re-built"... I don't know much about cars, but I would have assumed for that kind of money I could have just bought a new transmision. But I was told by many that a re-built transmission is better than a brand new one. Can someone tell me why?
Thanks!
2006-10-31 03:47:16 · 6 answers · asked by Legs 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Something u need to realize is that depending on the age of your car, even parts that are proclaimed to be new are just reconditioned. Take a transmission for instance, if u have a 4 or 5 five year old car, what are the chances of it still being in production? I say 4 or 5 b/c you can get extended warranties on the drivetrain (transmission). But I think someone mentioned in another answer that reuilt is just as good as new and I believe that. Overpaying for the same thing that is labeled "new" is crazy, a transmission is totally rebuildable just like an engine. You want to make sure you have a reputable shop do it but other than that, try pricing new versus reconditioned and add on the labor and see if that doesn't help you with your decision. Reconditioned, new its the samething. When a transmission is rebuilt the old is replaced by the new, that simple.
2006-10-31 04:29:14 · answer #1 · answered by Big Rob 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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The transmission in my car recently went out... after several mechanics and estimates I paid $1900 to have my tranmission "re-built"... I don't know much about cars, but I would have assumed for that kind of money I could have just bought a new transmision. But I was told by many that...
2015-08-16 17:02:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with a new one. I had the transmission in my Camry rebuilt to have it eventually die on me again. The life on a new transmission will be better than the little mileage that they can gaurantee on a rebuilt one. Unless you can make it to a scrap yard. A lot of times they have totaled cars with engines and transmissions that are in good condition and still have virtually no mileage on them. Do some invesigating before you decide.
2006-10-31 03:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by BabyGirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the mechanic/tech can replace other weak components in the transmission and get a better idea of what else may need servicing. if the 1st transmission had problems, then a brand new one will have the same problem eventually. but, i live by the belief that if something breaks, it's time to upgrade!
2006-10-31 03:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by bionic_koala 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a brand spanking new transmission is gonna be like 2 or 3 grand
and is gonna require setting up wich is gonna be like 500 more in labor
a rebuild is gonna essentially give you a new transmission just without buying new parts unless they need to be replaced and is gonne take less time to set up therefore cutting labor cost
it's basically the same thing just cheaper
2006-10-31 03:56:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see the reasoning behind that. The new should be better. In rebuilding there is always more of a chance for contaminants to get into the system. Then you have to remember that most of the parts will be used, only a transmission kit is put into it.
2006-10-31 04:00:11 · answer #6 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rebuilds can be anywhere from almost as good as new to pure crap. Your mechanic is paying about $300 for a rebuild kit and spending a day doing the job. Nobody can say how good your he is.
He better be good for that price.
2006-10-31 12:14:07 · answer #7 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't make sense to me. New is better, rebuilt ones typically offer longer warranty (because they are rebuilt) and they are typically cheaper too.
2006-10-31 03:49:43 · answer #8 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋