1999 Ford F350 Need transmission rebuild on Diesel Super Du

1999 FORD F-350
100,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DNASH333
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It's been shifting roughly when under heavy acceleration. Ford place says I need it completely rebuilt. Quoted $3,300 which will come with a 12.000 mile one year warranty. 2 questions:

Is the price reasonable?

Should I consider trying to find a used one in a wreck or something?
Jun 15, 2009 at 10:16 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Problem with salvage yard stuf is that you dont know how it was treated.You may be buying something worse than what you have.The price is fairly reasonable for a dealer and you will get a warranty good at any Ford dealer anywhere... something to consider. Salvage parts have a 90 day warranty usually
Jun 16, 2009 at 8:02 AM
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My ford service rep called me back and said she'd twisted the parts guys arm and got me a Remanufactured Ford Tranny for $3,150. 3 Year, 100,000 mile warranty and cheaper than the rebuild. I took her up on it...

Hate to put that much money into a 1999 vehicle, but it IS paid for, and a diesel with only 100,000 miles on it... Should go another 100 easy if not more, right?
Jun 16, 2009 at 8:19 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Oh yeah, especially a 7.3 . Those are great engines, in my opinion the last good one Ford put out. That is a good deal
Jun 16, 2009 at 9:37 AM