transmission problem

[Tn92Q]

Well got in the Q for a short trip down I81 and about 50 mi trans. made a bad noise and would not stay in overdrive, pulled back to 3rd and it held ok, drove it the rest of the way, 40 mi. and when we stopped found out no reverse,or neutral. I was able to drive it back home 90 mi. Should I repair or get rid of the car?92Q 181k

[PalmerWMD]

Cost of transmission replacement (which u are looking):

$1800 for factory remanufactured from Joe of infintipartsusa.com+shipping+ installationall in all maybe total of $2500 or so.

Unless the rest of your car is in poor shape, I would keep it.

Fred...

[Tn92Q]

Should I trust a local shop to repair it? does not have an external cooler.

[Q451990]

Have you replaced the timing chain guides yet? If not I sure wouldn't spend $$ on the transmission unless you do the guides too. With 181K the car needs to be in fairly good condition not to sell it to someone for parts...



Heath

[Tn92Q]

I have not and don't know the history, bought it at 118k now have 181k

[elwesso]

If its in good condition, keep it and fix it..... Even with the guides and the transmission, its going to be cheaper than a new used car......

But if its in shotty condition (body, interior, and other mechanical stuff), then part it out...... You will be loved here if you part it out to NICO members!!!!

[Q45tech]

Saw that the average new USED car sold in US has grown to $9200..........so that must be a 4-5 year old average car or a 7 year old lux car or a 9 year old Lexus or a 10 year old MB.

Really tough decision at 180k, unless you have been spending significantly along the way...........we see so many that need so much more than just a transmission.

Find a knowlegable tech to outline the total for you ..........we surprise owners with $5,000-$8,000-even $9,000 lists all the time.

[Jesda]

A decision like this is partially practical and partially emotional. The emotional part is simply the attachment. The practical part is that fact that you know how the car was maintained for the last 70-80k, which may or may not (depending on how well or poorly your maintenance was) sway you from buying another used Q45.

I suspect you need chain guides done - $1600.I suspect you need a new transmission - $2800.Total: $4600.

Used Q45 of the same model year: $4000, but you will STILL have to add $100 for a transmission cooler, more for a transmission pan drop and flush, more for hoses and any other small but essential items that must be replaced, suspension repairs, Bose audio repairs, etc. Then add $1600 for chain guides.

I think when you play around with the numbers, it makes practical sense to fix this Q. Be sure to search the forum for info on how to extend transmission life: regular fluid change, transmission pan drop, external transmission cooler, staying in 3rd gear in the city...

I've got a 92 Q at 178k, currently on its second transmission (original replaced at 50k under warranty). Engine is strong, transmission fluid is clean and fresh. Last owners have taken excellent care of this vehicle (a pilot and an engineering/science teacher).

-Jesda