Re: IML: IML. Spotted one (1991?)

[Jason Wulf <jrwulf@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'm sorry, but ANYONE that quotes you 5 grand for a transmission
repair/rebuild/replacement is /HIGH/.

The most expensive shop I've found in my town (Vancouver, WA) wanted
2K to install a purchased rebuild, and another transmission shop
recommended by the lot i bought my '90 from asked 1600 to rebuild the
one I have with upgraded beefier parts.  Both places I would trust to
do the job, as well.  I judge that partially on the fact when i even
hinted at the words "transmission fluid" the both stopped me and said
Mopar 7176, which tells me that they've dealt with these before a bit.
 My 90 just turned over 131K on the odometer, and the only problems I
have with it are a hard-shifting transmission, a door lock alarm
switch problem (the alarm goes off sometimes, as the switch doesn't
know i've unlocked the door before opening it...), and a sticky mode
door for the heater.  other than that, the car runs just like a top,
and I couldn't be happier.  I attribute part of this to the previous
owner, who took immaculate care of the vehicle.


-Jason Wulf


On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 20:53:45 -0800, A. Foster <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>  
>   
> Patrick; 
>   I spotted one of those early 90's Imperials in a used car lot in town
> here; ironically enough it's the newest used car dealer in town. The car
> looks complete and in nice cosmetic condition, but as you may have heard
> it's the mechanical details that can make these cars a dog. I think that the
> car is a 93' model for which they want the princely sum of $4500. Given all
> of the expensive things that can go wrong with one of these cars, I would
> want to see repair and rebuild receipts for everything from the ABS to the
> transmission before entertaining such a price. 
>   My mother's 94' Intrepid has the same 4 speed automatic transmission in
> it, it blew up and cost over $3500 for a rebuild. I am quite convinced that
> this is the worst transmission that Chrysler ever made, so much so that they
> redesigned and strengthened much of it in later years. If you think a new
> one might be cheaper think again, Chrysler quoted them $5000 dollars for a
> new one! These cars just aren't interesting enough to me to dump that kind
> of money into. 
>  Yep, those modern fuel efficient cars sure are economical to operate aren't
> they? Yet for under $2000 bucks I can buy the C-body of my choice and never
> have to do anything with it other then feed it gas/oil and routine
> maintainance. I figure that if you want total economy, and don't want to
> pedal, get a moped or a small scooter, they're more fun anyway. 
> Best Regards 
> Arran Foster 
> 1954 Imperial Newport 
> Needing A Left Side Tailight Bezel and other trim parts. 
> 1975 Chrysler Newport 
> Soon to be acquired. 
> 1978 Puch Newport 
> Soon to be back on the road.
> 
>  
>   
>  
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: pnkmoore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 3:08 AM 
> Subject: Re: IML: IML. Spotted one (1991?) 
> 
>  
> As I've mentioned in the past, there isn't much Mopar around here.  I was
> thrilled last week to see a '59 Belvedere at a local car show.  The guy
> driving it joined me in marveling at how rare it was to run across them. 
>   
> Despite this rarity, I saw an ailing '91(?) yesterday.  I was with my wife
> and kids and was driving through "downtown" behind the local tire store.  A
> burgundy Imperial was parked way behind the building, looking tragic as it
> was the only vehicle not parked inside of the shop for the weekend.  I think
> the motor is out of it, though it may have been sitting oddly because of a
> failed rear suspension.  I'm going to call 
> today to find out the scoop. 
>   
> Patrick Moore 
> '58 Southampton 
> Southeast Louisiana 
>  
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Mike & Christine Trettin 
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 8:13 PM 
> Subject: IML: Please WELCOME A New Member, George Vikos (1981) 
> 
>  
> New Subscriber(s): George Vikos
> Email Address is: flatheadgeo@xxxxxxx
> Member Location: Staten Island, NY
> 
> Car(s) owned: 1981 Imperial, black ext. - red interior.
> 
> Self-Introduction: Collector of Studebaker, Nash and Buicks. My Imperial is
> a daily driver, one family original car. Car was purchased at the end of
> October 2004.
>


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