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| 07-12-2019, 08:34 PM | #1 |
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Would you buy a new trans or get a new car?
I drive a 2015 6 speed M235i with 45,XXX miles. I need a new manual transmission, I bought this car in december with 38,200 miles on it and come to find out my 2nd gear is failing and cant be fixed. would you sell the car, or buy a new transmission?
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| 07-12-2019, 10:43 PM | #3 | |
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| 07-13-2019, 12:10 AM | #4 | |
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| 07-13-2019, 03:14 AM | #5 |
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How can you sell the car if the transmission is failing? I guess you could lie.
Too bad about the absence of a rebuild kit. Have you shopped around for a junker? |
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| 07-13-2019, 07:10 AM | #6 |
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Go on www.car-part.com and source one from a wrecked car. Then have your independent shop install it. Looks like you should be able to get a good used one for around $2200.
I'd be interested to know what symptoms your car is exhibiting to lead you to believe you need a new transmission. Last edited by 2016M235i; 07-13-2019 at 07:16 AM.. |
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| 07-13-2019, 03:12 PM | #7 |
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He's getting a grind on the 1-2 shift. A common issue with these transmissions, especially ones that have been driven hard with aggressive/fast shifts. He bought the car used.
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| 07-13-2019, 03:47 PM | #8 | |
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2017 M240i: 23.8K, 28.9 mpg, MT, Sunroof Delete, 3,432#, EB, Leather, Driving Assistance Package, Heated Front Seats | Sold: E12 530i, E24 M635CSi, E39 520i, E30 325is, E36 M3 (2)
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| 07-13-2019, 06:27 PM | #9 | |
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| 07-14-2019, 09:01 AM | #10 |
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Depends on how much you love the car. $3500+install is way less than buying a new car. One of the pitfalls of own a BMW (or any other expensive import).
my 2017 M240i goes out of warranty in 2021. It is a low mileage car (our toy- 2.5 years old and 7K miles), but I have some reservations about keeping it long term just because they are expensive to repair. I had a issue with a Saturn Vue that was a money pit (mostly caused by the dealership and their ineffectual repairs to it). Wound up trading it even with the issues for a Hyundai Santa Fe. Got a decent trade in even with the issue disclosed to the dealership. Something worth considering if the thought of spending a bunch of money on an out of warranty car. What you are likely to lose in trade in value will be less than the repair costs if you buy a new trans and pay for the install. |
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| 07-14-2019, 10:27 AM | #11 | |
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