I have to spend around 1,000 to change the transmission but I am wondering if it worth fixing it since it has so many miles. I just need a car that could last around 2 more years.
If I buy a new one I would be paying around 500/month and I think it's way too much money, besides I have to pay for college and other expenses.
What do you think.
2007-01-11 01:45:03 · 12 answers · asked by Kathy B 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
It's a 95 mazda and when I start the car it looks like a train...smoke all over the place.
2007-01-11 02:44:54 · update #1
You don't mention what type car it is. But $1000 for 2 more years or more of good driving isn't a bad trade off.
Is the engine in the vehicle and the body in decent condition? If so, I'd go with the rebuild on the transmission and keep on driving.
My vehicle in college was a '78 Ford E150 customized show van. I graduated in 94 and sold the van in 96 with 210,000 miles on it. the guy drove it for another 30K before he replaced the engine. Still driving it as far as I know.
Get an evaluation on teh engine condition. If it is good, keep driving it.
2007-01-11 01:53:57 · answer #1 · answered by Lemar J 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It depends on the car. What kind, what kind of condition it's in. Miles mean nothing these days. If you have taken care of that car it should last you. I'd do it. I paid $2,200 for my 01 Silverado's transmission to be fixed because it was worth it to me. My truck had 207,000 miles on it at that point. Now it has over 226,500 and still running like new. A grand is a good price for that kind of work.
It also depends on your financial situation. If you can afford it and want to, get the new car. If you think your current ride will last stay with it. You know your car better than we do. If it's running good, and the body is in OK condition, why not keep it? It's only a couple more years.
2007-01-11 02:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by ss_silverado01 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am selling my 150,000 car because I'm worried the trans will be next to go. But I have a backup old car so I'm not too worried. It's for my collage age daughter btw. Cabbies tell you that they run cars to about 250,000 miles but have to fix the transmissions at some point. If you don't fix the trans you won't get spit for the car. If you fix it I think you may get 2 years out of it as long as it's running good now. No smoke out of the exhaust. No wobble in the steering. Brakes ok. Go for the two years.
2007-01-11 01:53:31 · answer #3 · answered by zocko 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have to ask yorself How is the rest of the car. Is the engine in good shape?? Japense cars seem to run fairly good for many miles way over 185000 some american cars dont. If you have power then you probobley have good compression. Tires good?/ Myabe you can nurse it along for another 2 years till you get out of college. List all the good stuff list the bad . Dont buy a new big payment car now. If it isnt bad as compared to yur list hang onto it pay the 1000 and live happy.
2007-01-11 01:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by bone g 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
can u afford 5 years of 500 a month plus insurance? 1000 dollars is nothing if the rest of the car is good..i just spent 1300 for trany in a 99 pickup 105,000miles...a great deal...spend the 500/ mo on school loans.
2007-01-11 02:31:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, sell it! The car is going to nickle and dime you to death. Depending on the color of the smoke, could be the engine itself or just the head seals are also blown. But seriosuly, sell it and put the $1000 plus sale money into a smaller cheaper Corolla or Civic, not another Mazda please.
2007-01-11 03:39:38 · answer #6 · answered by NP 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it depends on what type of car it is. My Isuzu Tropper was still going strong at 260,000 miles, and I only paid $2000 to begin with. 1000.00 is pretty steep to spend on repairs of an older car
You don't want to be a slave to a new car for sure. Sometimes you can find pretty good deals on older used cars that you can pay for up front.
2007-01-11 01:54:35 · answer #7 · answered by senorita_carlita 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if that is all that is wrong with it. How many more miles do you think you will put on it. If not too many then go for it. What kind of car are you planning to get that has $500.00 a month payments. I sure you can get something with lower payment, if need be
2007-01-11 01:54:02 · answer #8 · answered by nj2pa2nc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That fix flat stuff is purely a non everlasting fix. you ought to have it regarded at and taken care of at a storage. engaged on tires like that ought to injury different areas interior the suspension.
2016-10-07 00:04:45 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depend on what kind of car you have, if its japanese and 6 cylinder then its makes sense to fix it since its good for another 50K miles, otherwise just get a new one or something cheaper that you can afford.
2007-01-11 01:52:19 · answer #10 · answered by Han Solo 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋