Pro's and cons of rebuilding, problems with buying used, and the awful cost of buying new.

Things You'll Need:

• Time to make calls.
• a new transmission if you're buying new.
• a used transmission if you're buying used
• the fluid you're warrantee recommends
• rebuilt-
• pay for labor

How to chose the right way to fix your transmission problem.

New.
Best reason to buy a new transmission: The warrantee period is twice as long and you know the transmission is good.
Worst reason to buy new.
The price. You'll also pay double for it.

How do you know if you need to buy a new one and nothing else will work? Talk to your mechanic and have him evaluate the strength of your vehicle. Not all cars are strong enough to sustain a different transmission for long. Otherwise, a used or rebuilt ill work in almost any situation.
For a 1996 crown victoria new, the price is over $1000.00 for a new transmission. Labor averages about 300.00

• Step 2

  A Used transmission.
  Best reason to buy used is to save money and time. It can be ordered ahead of time and gets you back on the road quicker.
  The worst reason to buy used is that you're taking a big chance. It's hard to tell the true mileage on one and the warrantee period is usually only 30 days.
  Prices vary. For a 1996 crown victoria, a used transmission is $500.00. That's buy itself and doesn't include labor of any kind. Labor would run about 300.00

• Step 3

  A rebuilt transmission.
  The best reason for going with a rebuilt transmission is the warrantee, new parts, like clutches, seals, bands, and price. The warrantee is usually a year.
  The worst reason is that a rebuilt unit is only as good as the rebuilder. if your mechanic isn't a specialist, you won't have much luck.
  Price for a 1996 ford crown victoria, $800.00. Labor would be 300.00.
  
  So, the used seems like the deal but the rebuilt is the better buy because of the warrantee. If your mechanic screws it up, he has to redo it at his expense.
  Automotive Solution's owner Dave Bryan had been doing them for 30 years. Thanks to him for the info.