ponkotsu
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- City, State
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2005 Lincoln Aviator
So I bought a used 2005 Aviator with 145,000 miles. It came with an extended warranty that covers up to $1k in repairs.
Occasionally the transmission shifts a little slow when its cold, but in general it's functioning pretty well. Took it to a tranny shop hoping to utilize my extended warranty. The guy says it's inevitable that it will need rebuilding because most likely the servo bores are worn. He verified that I can use the warranty.
The extended warranty expires in 200 miles. So I can get a still functioning transmission rebuilt right now for $1500 out of pocket. (This would be a complete rebuild including a new torque converter and solenoid pack) If I wait and it goes out, then I have to pay the full $2500.
Not really sure what to do. No way to know if the transmission is good for another month, or another 5 years. I don't even know if it's already been rebuilt or not. (I suspect it's original).
Money is a little tight now, but seems like it would be a good bet to just do it...
Occasionally the transmission shifts a little slow when its cold, but in general it's functioning pretty well. Took it to a tranny shop hoping to utilize my extended warranty. The guy says it's inevitable that it will need rebuilding because most likely the servo bores are worn. He verified that I can use the warranty.
The extended warranty expires in 200 miles. So I can get a still functioning transmission rebuilt right now for $1500 out of pocket. (This would be a complete rebuild including a new torque converter and solenoid pack) If I wait and it goes out, then I have to pay the full $2500.
Not really sure what to do. No way to know if the transmission is good for another month, or another 5 years. I don't even know if it's already been rebuilt or not. (I suspect it's original).
Money is a little tight now, but seems like it would be a good bet to just do it...