Should I fix or get rid of the car?

2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
186,000 MILES
Avatar
BARBJACKSON
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
I have a 2001 Grand Prix GTP with 186,000. km on it. The transmission just went. The catalytic converter is new as well as the head gasket a few months ago. Quoted $2900. for re-built tranny or $1800. for used with probably more km on it than mine. Can't afford a newer vehicle at this time but was wondering should I put a used in or get rid of it? I'm only asking because the km are so low. Thanks so much, Barb
Sep 13, 2012 at 3:06 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
HMAC300
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 48,601 POSTS
that sounds like an awful high price on a rebuild. i'd check around a few trans shops as you migh tget a rebuild about same price as junkyard. normally with a used one form a junkyard they are lower mileage from wrecks. It's up to you if you decide to get rid of it. if it's in fairly good shape then get the used one , it's cheaper than a new car. But age will have other things start to crop up.
Sep 13, 2012 at 3:35 PM