01 tranny, should I cut my losses

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Aug 17, 2012

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01 tranny, should I cut my losses

I have a 2001 civic that needs a new transmission. From what I hear this is a common occurrence with this year. My car has 145000 miles. The replacement costs will be anywhere from $2000-2500. Should I just forget it and get a new car? Thanks for the input

Aug 17, 2012

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Re: 01 tranny, should I cut my losses

imo, i would get something else. the rebuilt trans will never be the same and you will have problems all the time.

Aug 17, 2012

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Re: 01 tranny, should I cut my losses

Thanks. Sadly, this may be my best bet

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Re: 01 tranny, should I cut my losses

Swap a newer trans in yourself shouldnt be much more or less then $1,000. If you are not mechanically inclined get a friend to help out and a case of beer.

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Re: 01 tranny, should I cut my losses

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Originally Posted by Skay430

I have a 2001 civic that needs a new transmission. .....

I've been reading about this problem for the past few days, so that makes me an expert on this subject

But seriously, I am curious if your trans is dead in the shop, or operational but with problems. If it's still on the road, do you have slipping and/or codes, or is something else going on with it?

Aug 21, 2012

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Re: 01 tranny, should I cut my losses

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Originally Posted by cvguy

I've been reading about this problem for the past few days, so that makes me an expert on this subject

But seriously, I am curious if your trans is dead in the shop, or operational but with problems. If it's still on the road, do you have slipping and/or codes, or is something else going on with it?

Be glad your daughters doesnt have the famous 3rd to 4th flare when shifting between 2000-2900rpms. A few of us on here have it, on 04 trans.