2000 Se,@180k, rebuild or buy a new transmission?

 

Depends on how rest of car is holding up and condition of the engine. Otherwise a good car? Then buy a used tranny.

 

Had it since '02,have replaced damn near everything except the engine & transmission...

 

Then I'm not sure anyone's advise is going to help. From an outside perspective, a good car that needs a tranny appears like a minimal investment to keep the car or be able to sell it for the most return. But, if its become a money pit, then sell as is for a little $$ or part out with the newer parts as a bonus for buyers.

Either way, it sounds like you're done. Seems like maybe you've already decided just hesitant to pull the trigger.

 

Maybe pertaining to the question, I would like to know what members think about rebuilt vs used transmissions.
I fear I'm starting to slip at 165kms. Second to third can be slow with a wind down at wot.
What kind of range do people typically get out of their 5th gen auto transmissions?

 

Used transmission is my vote. www.car-part.com

Going on 137k on mine right now. 245k on my 95.