Why do our transmissions suck?
Joined: May 2003
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From: Clearwater, FL
Just to update the thread:
I made another stop at Lokey today with better results
I was happy to see that Lokey still met my high expectations, considering the last time I wasn't too happy.
This time I had Jeff as my service writer and Christian as my tech. Jeff was excellent. He will definitely be my go to guy now that Brian and Corey are gone. I told him about my problems and how I was in last week for the same issue, but the problem was not replicated on my visit. He asked if I had an extended warranty (which I do)...but couldn't find the infomation on his computer, so he took my word for it. Christian came in and talked to me about the problem with the transmission. A few minutes later, I was gone in hopes of getting some good news.
So a few hours later, I get a call from Jeff. I come in and he tells me that the problem was found by Christian and that I will most likely be receiving a new transmission! They are having an inspector come out tomorrow to examine my car to make sure my car is worthy of a new transmission. So hopefully I will receive the good news tomorrow.
What's funny is I told Christian how my last visit was...how the tech's and service writer said I don't drive my car the correct way and it's my fault the transmission is grinding..."you aren't supposed to shift from a lower gear straight to 6th." Christian said as soon as he test drove my car, he shifted from 3-6 and it grinded. It also grinds from 5-6. Thank you Christian for being honest and helpful!
I made another stop at Lokey today with better results
I was happy to see that Lokey still met my high expectations, considering the last time I wasn't too happy. This time I had Jeff as my service writer and Christian as my tech. Jeff was excellent. He will definitely be my go to guy now that Brian and Corey are gone. I told him about my problems and how I was in last week for the same issue, but the problem was not replicated on my visit. He asked if I had an extended warranty (which I do)...but couldn't find the infomation on his computer, so he took my word for it. Christian came in and talked to me about the problem with the transmission. A few minutes later, I was gone in hopes of getting some good news.
So a few hours later, I get a call from Jeff. I come in and he tells me that the problem was found by Christian and that I will most likely be receiving a new transmission! They are having an inspector come out tomorrow to examine my car to make sure my car is worthy of a new transmission. So hopefully I will receive the good news tomorrow.
What's funny is I told Christian how my last visit was...how the tech's and service writer said I don't drive my car the correct way and it's my fault the transmission is grinding..."you aren't supposed to shift from a lower gear straight to 6th." Christian said as soon as he test drove my car, he shifted from 3-6 and it grinded. It also grinds from 5-6. Thank you Christian for being honest and helpful!
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From: Clearwater, FL
Anndddd....warranty voided because of the TN kit.
Now I get to call Fidelity and bitch because I had my transmission replaced before for the same problem BEFORE the turbo kit.
Now I get to call Fidelity and bitch because I had my transmission replaced before for the same problem BEFORE the turbo kit.
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From: Clearwater, FL
Originally Posted by SFLG35
why was it voided? how can they say the turbo kit causes the problem, when its a known problem with 6mt trannies
I really think I'm going to sell the car. I just looked at KBB and my car is only worth $16k trade-in, $18k private party, and $22k retail. OUCH! Be on the look out for a part out thread in the near future.
Originally Posted by 98intrigue
According to Fidelity, any aftermarket part on the car voids the warranty. So I'm going to cancel it and get a pro-rated refund of 27% back...
I really think I'm going to sell the car. I just looked at KBB and my car is only worth $16k trade-in, $18k private party, and $22k retail. OUCH! Be on the look out for a part out thread in the near future.
I really think I'm going to sell the car. I just looked at KBB and my car is only worth $16k trade-in, $18k private party, and $22k retail. OUCH! Be on the look out for a part out thread in the near future.
Another part out thread? I had some good stuff on dibs last time.
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From: Clearwater, FL
Originally Posted by Kidcane
Another part out thread? I had some good stuff on dibs last time.
I can keep my car... I just went over 80k miles. The transmission is grinding and I'm pretty sure 3rd is starting to grind. The car is only worth $18k private party...which is unbelievable! 3 years ago, it was worth $34k. But it's in great condition for an 80k mile car and it's fast!
I can sell my car....get who knows what, but will definitely not be as fast and most likely won't look as good.
I'm just really pissed that I've wasted 3 years of paying for this extended warranty when it wasn't worth a damn. I can understand their side by saying my turbo will void the warranty...but it just really pisses me off that the same damn thing happened just over a year ago BEFORE my turbo kit. AND these transmissions have been rebuilt/replaced so many times due to the same issues I'm having.