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Replace transmission or buy new car?

Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:10 pm
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
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Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:10 pm
What say you? How many more years do you think you can get on a new/replaced transmission?

New prices seem insane to me.
This post was edited on 1/8/25 at 10:33 pm
Posted by lsu xman
Member since Oct 2006
16405 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:11 pm to
Go with a new tranny.
Posted by LSUDUCKMAN67
DTB
Member since Sep 2020
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Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:14 pm to
What truck is this going in
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4756 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:19 pm to
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What truck is this going in


A car, 120k on it.
Posted by lsu xman
Member since Oct 2006
16405 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:21 pm to
Swap in a used tranny.
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
68234 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:24 pm to
That’s not that many miles depending on the year, make, and model.
Posted by Traffic Circle
Down the Rabbit Hole
Member since Nov 2013
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Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:25 pm to
How many years you been on this tranny?
Posted by carguymatt
Member since Aug 1998
Member since Jun 2015
766 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:25 pm to
sounds like it's a late model car based on few details you've given. I'd take the credit hit and take it back to the dealer and leave it. if you've got equity in it maybe that's different
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4756 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:25 pm to
6 years
Posted by East Coast Band
Member since Nov 2010
65843 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:27 pm to
CVT?
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4756 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:31 pm to
quote:


sounds like it's a late model car based on few details you've given. I'd take the credit hit and take it back to the dealer and leave it. if you've got equity in it maybe that's different


2019, 120k, on a honda accord
Posted by carguymatt
Member since Aug 1998
Member since Jun 2015
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Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:37 pm to
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2019, 120k, on a honda accord



I'd take it back to the dealer and stop making payments if it comes to that. Don't let protecting your credit score overwhelm your cash flow.
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4756 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 10:39 pm to
quote:

2019, 120k, on a honda accord



I'd take it back to the dealer and stop making payments if it comes to that. Don't let protecting your credit score overwhelm your cash flow.


It's paid off. If it wasn't, why do you suggest that? Just curious.
Posted by JodyPlauche
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2009
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Posted on 1/8/25 at 11:02 pm to
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It's paid off. If it wasn't, why do you suggest that? Just curious.


Fix the transmission if it is paid off.

Trust me...I know...I have a 2016 Nissan Sentra and I just replaced my transmission for the 2nd time in 2 years. The transmission note is cheaper than a car note.

Plus...Honda's a good cars.
Posted by Slevin7
Member since Sep 2015
2467 posts
Posted on 1/8/25 at 11:05 pm to
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2019, 120k, on a honda accord


I’d do it. Hondas are good cars and cars are expensive. I think you get another 120k out of it easy if you aren’t driving it like a goober.

I’m honestly shocked you need a transmission.

Also have you priced rebuilding it? Transmission shops swing wide on reliability but I would guess you can get at least 80k out of a rebuilt from a decent shop

(Edit:decent doesn’t necessarily mean the most expensive. Read the reviews. Ask around. Might help to know your location.)

There’s some actual mechanics on here who know more than I do but that’s my opinion.
This post was edited on 1/8/25 at 11:08 pm
Posted by carguymatt
Member since Aug 1998
Member since Jun 2015
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Posted on 1/8/25 at 11:11 pm to
is the transmission totally bad where it won't drive? If it's just slipping i'd drive it if it's paid off
Posted by BHM
Member since Jun 2012
3609 posts
Posted on 1/9/25 at 12:58 am to
quote:

2019, 120k, on a honda accord



Should have got an Altima, my cvt lasted 123,000 miles.


Contact Honda, Nissan paid for half of my replacement cvt.
Posted by BHM
Member since Jun 2012
3609 posts
Posted on 1/9/25 at 1:05 am to
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I'd take the credit hit and take it back to the dealer and leave it.



I am failing to see how this is good advice. The car is five years old so he can't owe much on it. Sell the damn thing and move on if you don't want to fix it. Even with a blown tranny, he could easily get a few grand for it.
Posted by LSUDad
Still on the move
Member since May 2004
60707 posts
Posted on 1/9/25 at 1:10 am to
Go to the dealership, ask them to contact the Service Representative for Honda , for that area. See if he will help with the cost of the Transmission.

It's worth a try, they did for my daughter's Pilot. I had to pay $100 to replace the entire front end.
Posted by lsu xman
Member since Oct 2006
16405 posts
Posted on 1/9/25 at 1:47 am to
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