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Dead tranny: Should I shoot Old Paint?
My daughter's '92 was just diagnosed with a bad transmission (the fluid is murky black with metal particles). I have tossed about $1000 in repairs into a car that cost me $2250 two months ago and I am loath to shell out for a replacement transmission. My options seem to be a) slice open my wrists and wallet to replace the transmission with a used or rebuilt tranny and hope for the best, b) donate the car to some worthy charity and take the tax deduction (which I don't think will net me much in my current tax status) or c) part out the car (slow death by e-bay). Any ideas from my brighter, more experienced brethren? What my daughter needs is reliable transportation. I would be happy to trade her SVX for a Subaru in good running condition that would get her safely through a couple winters here in hilly Yonkers. thanks, Nick
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Depending on if anything else is really wrong with it, you would probably be best off selling it whole to someone who wants it as a parts car.
Since you said it was your daughters first car, and that you paid for it, Im guessing she is also a new driver. That said, when/if you get rid of the SVX and want her to have a AWD car without shelling out lot's a $$$$'s, get her an older Impreza, or an older Legacy. Later on, when she can pay for it, she can get an SVX.
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Any interest in trading for an 89 Subaru three door coupe, with push button 4wd/auto.
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Dave - 03 Baja - 92 SVX - 86 Brat - 08 OB 3.0 |
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...or are you just referring to the Justy?
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The three door coupe is an EA82 engine/body. Here is a pic of a modified one. In the back to the left is a Hatch/Chaser.
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Dave - 03 Baja - 92 SVX - 86 Brat - 08 OB 3.0 Last edited by Hocrest; 11-18-2004 at 01:49 AM. |
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Re: Dead tranny: Should I shoot Old Paint?
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. |
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Re: Re: Dead tranny: Should I shoot Old Paint?
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. |
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The '92 is in good shape body-wise and has had timing belt recently replaced and some gaskets replaced. There are a few oil leaks still and the front right rod is a little bent says my local mechanic. He says punt. My daughter is death on clutches, so I don't want to put in a 5-speed or even buy her a manual transmission vehicle. I am entertaining all offers. Nick
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Any pics?
I've got a nice 95 Impreza Coupe for sale, that is a 2.2 AWD Auto in my locker here: http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?huck369|15887
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No pix. Maybe when my other daughter gets home from college, she could take some snaps with her digital camera and I could post them. The car has 126K miles.
Nick |
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