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Originally Posted by gnushit
i called a few shops when my tranny went and they're charging around $1,500 to $1,900. the $1,900 one has a lifetime warranty while the cheaper ones have a 3 month/3k mile warranty. i didn't pick either and found a low mileage tranny for $200 and i had the seller install it for $150. $350... not bad. i'll probably wind up trading in the car so i don't have to worry about the tranny again  . oh yeah, back to your original question, don't buy it! ebay has a few reputable sellers who sells trannies for cheap. you don't have to take the engine out. you can get the tranny out from under the car. if you know how to read and have friends that will help than go download the helms (official honda/acura mechanics manual) manual from http://www.hondahookup.com/manuals/ and do it yourself. |
Yeah, I decided not to go that rout. Looks like there are few honda places where I can get one for 500 or so...I will keep looking. Strapped for cash right now anyways so it might be a while. Just hope the whole thing doesn't go out on me!