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If it is failing, its failing prematurely. On the 90s Camrys, the tranmissions typically last well over 200K. My 1993 Camry LE had 220K, perfect shifting transmission. The 1997s may have had different ones though.
The vehicle was originally owned by FIL, who kept up on all repairs and maintenance. We've had it since 2004 from him, and we haven't had anything go wrong with it, and he looks at the fluids.
The car has 150K. He thinks the transmission MIGHT be going. Just in case he is correct, is it worth it, for the age and mileage of the car, to get a new transmission?
If it is failing, its failing prematurely. On the 90s Camrys, the tranmissions typically last well over 200K. My 1993 Camry LE had 220K, perfect shifting transmission. The 1997s may have had different ones though.
Yeah you have a Generation 3 Camry which is 100% more reliable than the 97, which is a Gen 4 Camry.
Yeah you have a Generation 3 Camry which is 100% more reliable than the 97, which is a Gen 4 Camry.
What someone once told me about the Gen 4 Camry's with the V6 is that the transmission is "too light" for that engine and has issues at a faster rate than with the 4 cyl., - I don't know how true that is though.
I'd rather purchase one (a 92-96) with a 4cyl., as it's easier to work on.
Are you saying only one trans rebuilt and one timing belt and/or engine work? For the life of a car? Not so. I have replaced the trans a few times on cars I have owned in the past..And that theoretically means you will spend thousands on a car that is worth much less then that when you could be putting it towards a new car payment and have the piece of mind that you can rely on the car.
No, I'm not saying a darn thing here. The statistical bell curve is. As with any statistical data there will always be those that fall on either side of the curve.
no way. A new trans for that car is a $2000 bill. Way more then the whole car is worth... Why would you pay for a repair that is more then the value of the car? Makes NO sense. You get in an accident and the insurance co will not repair it if the value exceeds the value, why should you?
Only $2000? IDK, a colleague had the tranny on his '99 crap out last year and his lowest quote was $3100.
Are you saying only one trans rebuilt and one timing belt and/or engine work? For the life of a car? Not so. I have replaced the trans a few times on cars I have owned in the past..And that theoretically means you will spend thousands on a car that is worth much less then that when you could be putting it towards a new car payment and have the piece of mind that you can rely on the car.
Multiple trans rebuilds?
What kind of cars?
I have been driving for 35 years and own my cars a loooong time. One trans rebuild during that whole time. (and that was a cracked case, not a failure)
To the OP: If it is a solid car that you like, and after following tightwads advice of service first, I would seriously consider repair/replacement.
The formula I have used which works for me is to determine if I can expect to get 1000 miles of service for each 100 dollars spent on the car without major repairs. As an example the typical ford taurus can be expected to go 150k before serious problems. If you buy one several years old with 100k on it and pay 3k for it you need to get at least 30 more k from it which owner reports say you should. Does this formula apply to a 98 camry? With 150 k on it 3k in repairs means you need to expect it to go on to 180k...the higher the millage the less likely this formula works . If you replace a bad tranny for 1500 you need to get 15k out of it and a used working tranny should do that. 1000 miles per 100 spent is riding cheap.
Only $2000? IDK, a colleague had the tranny on his '99 crap out last year and his lowest quote was $3100.
I was shooting for a rebuilt trans.. New one would be out of the question..
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