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2000 Honda Odyssey - Replace Tranny or not


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Looking for some feedback on the classic dilemma ... at what point do you continue to put money into an older/higher mileage vs just replacing it.

My tranny went out on my 2000 Honda Odyssey with 230,000 miles on it. Vehicle has been pretty rock solid since I've owned it. A rebuilt tranny would cost me $2400. I don't want to get into the cost a replacement vehicle right now, but am worried that this tranny problem might be the beginning of more failed items to come.

Looking for feedback/opinions/advice on weather or not I should get the tranny fixed and hope it last another 2 years (put about 25,000 miles on per year), or cut my losses and replace it???

If I choose to just dump it with the bad tranny, who much do you think it might be worth in good condition?

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I went through the same thing last winter. 98 bonneville with 275,000, tranny died. Sold the car for $400. You are the only one who can ultimately make the decision (finances, history, etc) but it seems you got some good use out of it.

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personally I'd put that $2400 toward a new vehicle, but that's just me.

My sister is going to be in the same situation as you soon, has a 2000 Odyssey with 250K on it, I keep telling her to start saving for a new car but she is convinced it will keep running forever

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Is the vehicle in good shape cosmetically? If not, junk it. If it is, step 2. Have the remaining inspected, tires, brakes, bearings, shafts, belts, hoses, etc.. If they are in good shape, check used prices ( I just looked, anywhere from $1200-1500), 8 hours labor, at $100 per hour (average number) they are in the ball park. If you like it, do it. If you want a new vehicle, that $2400 would be a great down payment.

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Is the vehicle in good shape cosmetically? If not, junk it. If it is, step 2. Have the remaining inspected, tires, brakes, bearings, shafts, belts, hoses, etc.. If they are in good shape, check used prices ( I just looked, anywhere from $1200-1500), 8 hours labor, at $100 per hour (average number) they are in the ball park. If you like it, do it. If you want a new vehicle, that $2400 would be a great down payment.

Agreed!

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personally I'd put that $2400 toward a new vehicle, but that's just me.

My sister is going to be in the same situation as you soon, has a 2000 Odyssey with 250K on it, I keep telling her to start saving for a new car but she is convinced it will keep running forever

lol when I read your sisters comment ... I felt the same way, but know about the history on tranny's for this care.

Thanks all for the quick feedback - everything has been checked out and looks to be in good shape. New brakes, tires still very good, everything feels pretty tight. Doing some checking on a vihicle for winter/towing ... anyone have any opionions on a 2003 Yukon XL?

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