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eRoc
08-07-2006, 05:27 PM
I bought a 1991 Pathfinder about 2 months ago, just to use for the summer.

Anyways, i am heading back to university in 2 or so weeks, and the transmission blew.

I took it to my mechanic and he estimates it is going to cost $3100 to fix.

I bought it for $2800...:dunno:

I wanted to sell it before school started, but now I dont know what the fuck to do.

is there anyway i can cut my loses? sell it for scrap? part it out?

time is essential!
SilverBoost
08-07-2006, 05:51 PM
Call a scrap yard and see what you might get one for, then install it yourself.

Otherwise, you're not going to get jack as a parts vehicle. But who knows, maybe someone will take it off your hands... yes.... less than you paid, but maybe the vehicle is in good enough shape that a mechanic somewhere would do a tranny job on it himself? All speculation of course as I don't know the condition of the vehicle.
MrPid
08-07-2006, 06:10 PM
try car-parts.com

Ontario based wreckers selling them for $500 range...

Cost you $100-150 to ship and maybe core deposit...

Other wreckers on there negotiable...

Is truck worth repairing?
ashee
08-07-2006, 06:19 PM
Shitty deal.
I agree with the above, call some scrap yards see what they have or you could list it as a for sale for parts only?
smontyLS1
08-07-2006, 06:19 PM
If its in decent shape I can ask some guys I work with if they want it. or just bring it down to stadium nissan. If its cheap i'm sure some of the guys would be interested.
eRoc
08-07-2006, 06:59 PM
Originally posted by smontyLS1
If its in decent shape I can ask some guys I work with if they want it. or just bring it down to stadium nissan. If its cheap i'm sure some of the guys would be interested.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/Enob1/HPIM2897.jpg

It is in good shape, aside from tranny of course.

The thing is, I needed to sell it for school money, so I do need to get rid of it, so I don't know if there is any point in even trying to fix it :dunno:
MrPid
08-07-2006, 07:06 PM
Try a FS thread and see what pops up for interest. Course you need more pics (inside) and details (mileage)...
MrPid
08-07-2006, 07:07 PM
Originally posted by smontyLS1
If its in decent shape I can ask some guys I work with if they want it. or just bring it down to stadium nissan. If its cheap i'm sure some of the guys would be interested.

North Van's a long ways from Stadium nissan...:)
trikypenguin
08-07-2006, 07:10 PM
Originally posted by MrPid


North Van's a long ways from Stadium nissan...:)

lol :nut:
eRoc
08-07-2006, 07:19 PM
Originally posted by MrPid


North Van's a long ways from Stadium nissan...:)
:D

I don't know any good Vancouver car forums.....


But yeah, maybe I will throw it up on Craigslist and see what I get
SilverBoost
08-07-2006, 11:03 PM
From that one pic it looks in decent shape.... you shoudl get some bites even with the trannygone I would think. If you're pretty much free of rust I can't see you not being able to sell it and still get out of it with your shirt.
guessboi
08-07-2006, 11:16 PM
Originally posted by eRoc
I don't know any good Vancouver car forums.....


try revscene. I am sure they can help u out.

http://www.revscene.net/ :thumbsup:
eRoc
08-07-2006, 11:49 PM
I put it up on craigslist and I have gotten a bunch of feedback.

What do you think would be a reasonible price???