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need some advice on repair or replace my car
Posted on 8/14/13 at 7:07 pm
Posted on 8/14/13 at 7:07 pm
have an 08 altima with 130k on it, never had an issue with it until recently.
took it in and the dealer said the transmission is done and will be 4k to fix. i of course am taking it to a good place tomorrow for a second opinion but lets assume i need a new tranny, what should i do?
cars been paid off for 3 years and i get paid mileage for work.
id like to get 250/300k out of it
lets just say i get rid of it, what do you recommend for a good road warrior car that i can put 300k on it and wont cost me a ton. also 30+ MPG please.
might be looking for a slightly used, 2-3 year old
took it in and the dealer said the transmission is done and will be 4k to fix. i of course am taking it to a good place tomorrow for a second opinion but lets assume i need a new tranny, what should i do?
cars been paid off for 3 years and i get paid mileage for work.
id like to get 250/300k out of it
lets just say i get rid of it, what do you recommend for a good road warrior car that i can put 300k on it and wont cost me a ton. also 30+ MPG please.
might be looking for a slightly used, 2-3 year old
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Posted on 8/14/13 at 7:12 pm to dallastiger55
Civic or Accord
Posted on 8/14/13 at 7:24 pm to Paul Allen
The new Accords have the same CVT automatic transmission as the Altimas, FWIW.
This post was edited on 8/14/13 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 8/14/13 at 7:31 pm to dewster
i call bullshite. call around to other trans shops for quotes. simple as that.
if you get another car you will have the same problem again i can assure you that. they are designed to fail after 130-160k
moral of the story get it fixed and never at the "stealership" they will always have the highest price.
if you get another car you will have the same problem again i can assure you that. they are designed to fail after 130-160k
moral of the story get it fixed and never at the "stealership" they will always have the highest price.
Posted on 8/14/13 at 7:34 pm to dallastiger55
quote:
took it in and the dealer said
Get a second opinion from an independent. Dealership repair prices are generally outrageous.
Posted on 8/14/13 at 8:27 pm to foshizzle
Thanks guys I did say I've got an appt tomorrow for a second opinion
Posted on 8/14/13 at 8:40 pm to dallastiger55
is it slipping? make sure it has tranny oil first, before you get royally screwed over.
Posted on 8/14/13 at 9:30 pm to dallastiger55
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I did say I've got an appt tomorrow for a second opinion
Good call, but you didn't say whether it was at another dealership vs. an independent. Hopefully the latter.
Posted on 8/14/13 at 9:53 pm to foshizzle
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Posted on 8/15/13 at 8:59 am to dallastiger55
If you like the car and have no other issues I'd say get it fixed.
Assuming $4000 as your lowest price to fix I would rather pay that than spend 3x-4x that on a new (used) vehicle.
Assuming $4000 as your lowest price to fix I would rather pay that than spend 3x-4x that on a new (used) vehicle.
Posted on 8/15/13 at 9:04 am to dallastiger55
I assume the CVT? If so, some shops won't work on them. Definitely get the 2nd opinion from another shop though.
As for a reliable car option, Accord, Civic, Camry, Corolla, even a newer Hyundai would be a great choice. I'd personally shy away from the CVT trans (new Accord i4s, most Nissans) as they seem to fail and cost more to fix.
As for a reliable car option, Accord, Civic, Camry, Corolla, even a newer Hyundai would be a great choice. I'd personally shy away from the CVT trans (new Accord i4s, most Nissans) as they seem to fail and cost more to fix.
Posted on 8/15/13 at 11:26 am to dallastiger55
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Posted on 8/15/13 at 12:39 pm to dallastiger55
depends how much you mind hanging around repair places...I hear best to keep 10 years but also don want to involuntarily get in the car restoration business...
of course, i am sure that when you paid the car off, you pretended to still have a note and it has been accumulating in a special account for your next car purchase. That way, when special account + trade = next car, you will never have a car note again...not the american way but as sad as it sounds, doing things the opposite to that way is actually better lately.
simple math
if your note was say $400 a month, then you would have 400x12x 3 years = $14,400 in cash for your next one now...
of course, i am sure that when you paid the car off, you pretended to still have a note and it has been accumulating in a special account for your next car purchase. That way, when special account + trade = next car, you will never have a car note again...not the american way but as sad as it sounds, doing things the opposite to that way is actually better lately.
simple math
if your note was say $400 a month, then you would have 400x12x 3 years = $14,400 in cash for your next one now...
This post was edited on 8/15/13 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 8/15/13 at 3:07 pm to stonerolledaway
If it has a CVT you might want to do a little more research. When Nissan first came out with these there were some issues and they extended the warranty on them to either 125k or 150k, no sure which. Not sure if all yrs and models but I know they did this on the 09 Murano.
Posted on 8/15/13 at 4:38 pm to dallastiger55
Reliable transmission - many new dealers use this shop-
Did you keep this tranny serviced on schedule? CVT are very reliable
Did you keep this tranny serviced on schedule? CVT are very reliable
Posted on 8/16/13 at 6:32 am to dallastiger55
quote:
what do you recommend for a good road warrior car that i can put 300k
Why would you ever want to have a car that long?
Posted on 8/16/13 at 12:32 pm to theBeard
theBeard...im here at Moss Honda in Lafayette...email me.
jguidry@mossisboss.com
an Accord will do you great.
jguidry@mossisboss.com
an Accord will do you great.
Posted on 8/16/13 at 1:33 pm to Coach Guidry
I dont own cars and never will own any vehicle with more then 100k miles. Its a rule I have
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