i was driving on the freeway and when i came off when i pushed on the gas it made this grinding sound like something was under m foot. it happened twice and wouldnt go padt like 25..then i noticed the reverse wont work. took it to shop and he said its the transmission and its like 1600..most likely its my tansmission where i have to have it replaced? if so any advice where i can go for cheaper..i dont have much money due to the fact im a college student..also do i pay to fix it or just fin a new car..the thermostat was just replaced 2 weeks ago..my check engine light wont go off and my smogs up..but it has a new catalytic converter..it has 147000 miles..decent shape..what do i do?
2007-02-11 20:32:31 · 2 answers · asked by inremotion2003 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's all ready 10 yrs old and has tons of miles on it, it has seen way better days. At this point I'd say your getting nickle and dimed by it, and now your into stage two, thousand dollar you to death.
When you get to the big ticket item (repair) meaning its going to start costing you more money than the car is probably worth, it's time to think of letting her go. Look up the Kelly blue book and see what it is worth, if it costs you more to fix it than the car is even worth, then look at getting some other wheels.
If you have to keep her then maybe try a high school were they work on cars, some times they can do the work and you maybe just pay for the parts. They are supervised by the teacher so the work gets done right. Just some thing that some one else might not think of.
Good luck, I've been there my self.
2007-02-11 20:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by Cindy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with Cindy on this one. The vehicle is costing more than it's worth to fix I'm sorry to say. Ran into similar issues with a Ford Escort '97 of mine (basically same car). One addition, I turned my car into a local community college. All I pay for is parts (at edu. discounts no less!!!!), no labor cost and all work is verified by the professors. I'm not sure of your location, but if it's here in the states, try Phoenix Transmission Rebuilders. An automatic like that would typically run 2-400 dollars. Located in Phoenix, Arizona. I've puchased a few from them (4-5 years ago) never had a problem with them. Good luck!
2007-02-11 21:34:54 · answer #2 · answered by sun_devil_daddy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋