[wolf39us]

ok so check it out, I have posted this before a long time ago...but recently I got my transmission checked out

the problem I am having is when the tranny shifts from first to second gear (automatic) I get a really bad jerk

for instance, if I was to merge on the highway and I am pretty much flooring it, the wheels will stop spinning for a split second when it shifts from first to second (you can literally hear the screech)

if I back off the gas the jerk isn't as bad, so that's what I have been doing to hopefully preserve the life of the car to the best of my ability until it gets fixed

SO!, the verdict yesterday was undetermined, they said the issue resides within the transmission and would need to be taken apart...the fix can be anywhere from $500 to $1,800+

I told him that a charge in that range is not something that I could commit to

I talked to him about 20 minutes later and he said he can give me a second option...which is to swap the transmission with a used one (that he will get and install in the car) with 67,000 miles on it (I currently have 82,500 miles) for $1,000 (installed)

that is a realistic option and I have opted for it (nothing has been done just yet)...any opinions? I paid the guy $82 to evaluate the tranny..should I get a second opinion?

lol it's not like I want to incur more analysis charges with other people tho keep in mind

[dakine858]

Get a second opinion because it seems like that guy threw the second option at you to try to salvage any kind of sale. Plus, if you were going to put in a used transmission, I would either bring it to him and mark it before so you know it's getting installed or make him give you your old tranmission when the swap is done. So that way you can tell if he pulled a fast one on you and just tweaked your current transmission because he knew there was only a minor problem with it. You might want to start by having the fluid and filter changed before you start rebuilding any transmissions. Worn out fluid and a clogged filter will cause all kinds of bad symptoms.

[wolf39us]

I went by that logic already, he said he would take apart my current transmission to see if there is any quick fix to it...then he said if there is no quick fix, he will put in the new transmission and I can either take the old transmission or he'll just send it back or something

[dakine858]

Well that's good, but I would still get the trans fluid and filter changed before you pay any repair costs. After you change that stuff, give it about 100 miles of driving before determining if it has improved or not.