Re: [Chrysler300] Fw: Chrysler Auto Transmission

["Kelly Pierce" <jkrestor300@xxxx>]

Hello Group-
My experience with the new computer controlled transmissions is this-
they do not last any where near as long as the rwd torqueflites did. My 94
Vision fried its transmission at 100,000 mile after being serviced at 50,000
and no hard or severe use. The next one, a 98 Intrepid w/111,000 miles was
headed that way. Never serviced the Intrepid trany- figured why after the
last one? At work we use a 99 Dodge 1 ton 15 pass. van and it has gone thru
3 transmissions in 90,000 miles, 90% interstate miles, never loaded to max,
never tows anything. ALSO- when it comes to these new transmissions- cheaper
is definitely not better. A good friend of mine just retired from the
business after 30+ years and he was thoroughly disgusted with the way the
"new" stuff is designed and built. My advise is- wherever you get the work
done- shop for the best warranty, then price. You may save the cost of
another tranny job for a few hundred bucks, if you have problems again. See
the van story above......Ist time out of factory warranty, second warranty,
third as well. If you go thru the dealer it should be covered at any dealer,
especially if they install a factory remanufactured unit thru Mopar parts.
Joe Pierce.
----- Original Message -----
From: "obiwan10" <obiwan10@xxxx>
To: "Chrysler 300 list service" <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 7:48 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] Fw: Chrysler Auto Transmission


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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Roger L. Schaaf
> To: Chrysler 300 list service
> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 1:35 PM
> Subject: Chrysler Auto Transmission
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> Friend of mine has a 1998 Chrysler Mini Van that at 50,000(yes that is
what I thought too!) miles has almost lost its transmission. Grinds in 1st
and 2nd while driving. Local dealer says 2,300.00 to replace. AAMCO says
1,900.00
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> Anyone have idea on good source for rebuilt or remanufactured Chrysler
transmissions? I found a website(www.rebuilt-auto-tranmission.com ) where
they advertise 1,200.00 but still sounds high but could be fair if good
company. At that price when paying shipping and for installation probably
better off at Chrysler dealer or AAMCO
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> I am ready to duck the incoming's for asking for info on a non 300
Chrysler part but this info could be of use to 300 owners also.
>
> Roger Schaaf
> 300 B Calif
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