1993 Volvo 940 in great condition w 129K mi. Of course I just got all new brakes and four tires.

A used transmission would be 1900 installed, and the rebuilt would be 2500.

The heartbreak is that I found another one exactly the same in great condition at a dealer, but it ended up dying on the road when someone went for a test drive.

So, rebuild or get a different car? Also, not sure what car to get because I love the 940 and have driven them for 20 years.

ALSO would anyone be interested in buying the car with a dead transmission? I am in VA.

 

way I'd figure it, what can you buy for $2500 that would give you as much satisfaction as the car you've already got reasonably well-sorted ? with a dead tranny, you won't get $1000 for it.

 

Location? Find second opinion. Volvo transmission is easy, probably 8 hours job, used transmission cost around $200-300.

 

around here 8 hours is $800 labor. that $200-300 used transmission probably has no warranty ?

 

940 with these miles should not have a bad trans... Ever change the fluid? Even if never changed these trannies rarely fail with 129k.

Plenty of used trans for $100 and up, labor should be $400-500... I'd never consider "rebuilt"... Don't get scammed! Get a used tranny, get it put in, $700-800 should be plenty to get it all done...

 

Thanks everyone. I am going to get a second opinion on a used transmission My guy has a great reputation for being fair and trustworthy, so I didn't question his price or suggestion for rebuilt.

 

So I am back to square one because the new volvo specialist said he couldn't find a good used one (lower mileage than the car), his customer has a parts car that he could access for $800. So with labor, looking at 1500.

I am in Richmond, VA. Not sure why the prices would be so much more here.

 

I have checked with several shops and they are not able to source a used transmission without excessive miles, and they are not willing to put in one with more that 200k miles on it.

One guy has access to a wrecked car but because it has less than 100k mi, he wants $800 for the part alone. $1500 total.

Bottom line, I can't find the part or someone to install it at the prices you mention. I am in Richmond, VA.

 

would you accept on a used transmission?

 

use Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market to search recycle yards near you. Also research which transmission number you car has (VIN search may help). They are out there in the $300 to $500 range if you don't mind driving to Suffolk or South Carolina to pick it up...

 

Seems like it is a gamble to go with a used part. I would get a 1 year warrantee on the rebuild.