2001 Toyota MR2 MK3 Roadster
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- U.K.
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5 Speed Manual
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Gearbox suddenly stopped working, making horrendous noise.
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Jams up, stuck in gear.
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Also necessary to physically force stick to keep car in gear and prevent it from jumping back to neutral.
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Been diagnosed with
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"catastrophic gearbox failure" by several mechanics, having had details described to them, including one who tried to drive the car.
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Seemingly two main options:
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- Remove old gearbox and replace
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(~£200/$270) with choice of second-hand gearbox
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(~60,000 miles,
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~£300/$400) Total
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=
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~£500/$660
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(1month/3month warranty)
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- Remove and completely recondition existing gearbox, or replace with reconditioned gearbox and re-install
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=
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~
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£1000
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($1320)
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(inc.
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1 Year warranty)
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So basically, the second option being double the cost of the first.
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Do I take a chance with a used gearbox and get it fitted for
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£500/$660 all-in, or my existing one completely overhauled or replaced with another reconditioned gearbox, guaranteed for a year, spending
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£1000/$1320 to fix a 15 year-old car?
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Any suggestions most welcome.
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Cheers,
David.
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