Need suggestions - tranny went out 2005 MDX... value?
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Need suggestions - tranny went out 2005 MDX... value?
Hi all,
I have a 2005 MDX, about 215K miles, leather seats and sunroof, otherwise standard - and big surprise, the trans failed last weekend. Engine purrs but she won't go anywhere. Sad as it's an amazing car otherwise, both mechanically and cosmetically.
It's sitting at a auto shop - quoted $4500 or $5K to repair. Blue book isn't off from that number, I don't think.
Begging for advice... we're going to get a new car... I'm doubting I'd get anything for trade in as it won't move... Or do you think an Acura dealer might take it as a trade in? Or if I try to sell privately, what do you think value might be?
Thanks in advance for your help, and I'm very glad to add more detail. We're in the Monterey Bay area, CA.
I have a 2005 MDX, about 215K miles, leather seats and sunroof, otherwise standard - and big surprise, the trans failed last weekend. Engine purrs but she won't go anywhere. Sad as it's an amazing car otherwise, both mechanically and cosmetically.
It's sitting at a auto shop - quoted $4500 or $5K to repair. Blue book isn't off from that number, I don't think.
Begging for advice... we're going to get a new car... I'm doubting I'd get anything for trade in as it won't move... Or do you think an Acura dealer might take it as a trade in? Or if I try to sell privately, what do you think value might be?
Thanks in advance for your help, and I'm very glad to add more detail. We're in the Monterey Bay area, CA.
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mrgold35
Here is one for a 2005 MDX on eBay for $800+shipping ($40-$230 to ship) with TQ converter. Don't know the labor per hour for install in your area. I would compare the price as is to junk it or sell it at a loss compared to investing $2000 to fix and maybe driving a few more months (tax return time). There are other internet sites that have used parts on hand and reasonable shipping.
LINK: 05 Acura MDX Automatic Transmission 178K | eBay
I did this with my 97 Honda accord when the tranny went out at 135,000 miles. It ended up lasting me +70,000 miles more with the used tranny until my niece finally killed the car when I gave it to her.
LINK: 05 Acura MDX Automatic Transmission 178K | eBay
I did this with my 97 Honda accord when the tranny went out at 135,000 miles. It ended up lasting me +70,000 miles more with the used tranny until my niece finally killed the car when I gave it to her.
Last edited by mrgold35; 11-04-2015 at 03:35 PM.
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Here is one for a 2005 MDX on eBay for $800+shipping ($40-$230 to ship) with TQ converter. Don't know the labor per hour for install in your area. I would compare the price as is to junk it or sell it at a loss compared to investing $2000 to fix and maybe driving a few more months (tax return time). There are other internet sites that have used parts on hand and reasonable shipping.
LINK: 05 Acura MDX Automatic Transmission 178K | eBay
I did this with my 97 Honda accord when the tranny went out at 135,000 miles. It ended up lasting me +70,000 miles more with the used tranny until my niece finally killed the car when I gave it to her.
LINK: 05 Acura MDX Automatic Transmission 178K | eBay
I did this with my 97 Honda accord when the tranny went out at 135,000 miles. It ended up lasting me +70,000 miles more with the used tranny until my niece finally killed the car when I gave it to her.
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