[12Ounce]

Glad you got the tranny problem resolved.

I think more like 'Startled. The vehicle represents a "ride" to me, not an "investment" ... so market value does not inter into the equation for me. I don't hesitate to buy the most expensive tires, oils, parts; whatever for my '99 with 350k miles. It is ready to carry me, safely and efficently, from coast-to-coast at all times ... or my mind-set is; "it needs to be fixed".

I replaced my tranny with a Ford reman for less than $2K a few years ago. It now has over 130k miles on it ... is full of good looking Mobil1 fluid ... and seems to be working flawlessly. But I would spend another $3K for a tranny tomorrow if need be.