High mileage, dying transmission 2008: let it go?
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High mileage, dying transmission 2008: let it go?
I have a 2008 EX-L with ~256K miles on it. Still driving reasonably well other than an occasional shaking/stutter it's had for many thousands of miles. Been told the transmission has metal (probably more than just shavings I imagine) in the fluid though and needs to be replaced or will die at some time, though who knows when. Also need ~$1400 in front suspension work (struts/sway bar links). All told looking at ~$3500 for just the most basic fixes of putting in a used transmission (with 130K miles on it already) and doing the suspension work.
KBB of car is anywhere from $2800-6000 according to calculators, though possibly less than that. But would basically have to spend $30k+ to get any sort of good slightly used or brand new CR-V in my local market.
Can afford that if needed but looking for opinions - should I invest in keeping the old one rolling or at this point cut my losses and invest that as 10% of a new one? I have no familiarity with transmission failure and replacement so just trying to get a handle on whether it is a poor return on investment at this point. Only reason I'm even considering is because both used and new cars are so wildly inflated right now.
KBB of car is anywhere from $2800-6000 according to calculators, though possibly less than that. But would basically have to spend $30k+ to get any sort of good slightly used or brand new CR-V in my local market.
Can afford that if needed but looking for opinions - should I invest in keeping the old one rolling or at this point cut my losses and invest that as 10% of a new one? I have no familiarity with transmission failure and replacement so just trying to get a handle on whether it is a poor return on investment at this point. Only reason I'm even considering is because both used and new cars are so wildly inflated right now.
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welcome to the forum. i am not a wealthy person, usually broke. my opinion would be to do some research into a good used low milage transmission from a salvage yard, or ebay salvage yards, or google site that has your type and make trans. find a good reputable shop that is willing to change the trans for a fair amount $ 3 to 600.00. most ebay or reputable salvage yards will give you a 90 day warranty. your 235k engine when cared for well will make 400k+ the cheapest car is the one paid for. a newer ride is more expensive than to repair what has been paid off. again my opinion.
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