Dalmus
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- Joined
- August 26, 2009
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- City, State
- Milwaukee, WI
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '03 4.0L Flex; 190K Miles
So over the past year, I've been working on getting my old girl ('03 xls, 4x4, 192K miles) back into trustworthy condition. She developed a stutter under load at low RPMs in 5th and a rough shift between second and third. I tried a new fuel filter, new ignition coil & wires and plugs... nothing changed her performance.
Finally broke down and took her to WETE, and the manager came back and said yes, its the transmission, or more accurately the torque converter, but he wouldn't replace just the TC with so many miles on the trans. He also said the rear pinion was making noise... those two items together, he told me her personally wouldn't stick the money in fixing the vehicle. He said either run it until it completely dies, or sell it for whatever I can get for it. Then he said he wouldn't charge me the diagnositc fee.
So now I'm left with a dilema... With its mileage and mechanical issues, its worthless as a trade-in (and I don't need a replacement for her anyway). Although the engine is in good condition for its age, I still think I'd be hard pressed to get much as a private sale.
So, in the groups' opinion... Do I drive it until the wheels fall off (I only use it recreationally around town, the Escape is the daily driver), should I try to sell it, or should I donate it? Any disadvantages to either that pop into mind?
Thanks!
Finally broke down and took her to WETE, and the manager came back and said yes, its the transmission, or more accurately the torque converter, but he wouldn't replace just the TC with so many miles on the trans. He also said the rear pinion was making noise... those two items together, he told me her personally wouldn't stick the money in fixing the vehicle. He said either run it until it completely dies, or sell it for whatever I can get for it. Then he said he wouldn't charge me the diagnositc fee.
So now I'm left with a dilema... With its mileage and mechanical issues, its worthless as a trade-in (and I don't need a replacement for her anyway). Although the engine is in good condition for its age, I still think I'd be hard pressed to get much as a private sale.
So, in the groups' opinion... Do I drive it until the wheels fall off (I only use it recreationally around town, the Escape is the daily driver), should I try to sell it, or should I donate it? Any disadvantages to either that pop into mind?
Thanks!