I wanted to get some opinions. I have a 2006 Ford-Five Hundred with 249,000 miles on it FWD Auto 6-speed.
GOAL:
Keep it on the road for as long as economically feasible so I can save up my money for a brand new car.
PROBLEMS:
Bad valve body / trans
Bad front struts
broken shifter
Other issues that aren't essential to keeping the car driving such as electrical and AC
BACKGROUND:
I found a 2007 Montego that is a match in a junkyard with only 69k on it in good working order
JUNKYARD PRICES:
Trans: $450
Engine + Trans: $1000
Shifter: $50
Struts: $50 per side
OPTIONS I'm CONSIDERING:
1) Have a shop replace transmission for $575 and do the rest of the work myself. total cost = $1,175
2) Have a shop replace the transmission and engine for $1500 and do the rest of the work myself. total cost = 2650
What do you think, is it worth it to try and replace the engine as well at the same time, even though I'm not currently having any issues with the engine? Or just save the money and put it towards my new car down the road?
Also, can anybody confirm that the 6 speed auto transmission from an '07 Montego should work without issues in an '06 Five-Hundred with 6 speed auto?
GOAL:
Keep it on the road for as long as economically feasible so I can save up my money for a brand new car.
PROBLEMS:
Bad valve body / trans
Bad front struts
broken shifter
Other issues that aren't essential to keeping the car driving such as electrical and AC
BACKGROUND:
I found a 2007 Montego that is a match in a junkyard with only 69k on it in good working order
JUNKYARD PRICES:
Trans: $450
Engine + Trans: $1000
Shifter: $50
Struts: $50 per side
OPTIONS I'm CONSIDERING:
1) Have a shop replace transmission for $575 and do the rest of the work myself. total cost = $1,175
2) Have a shop replace the transmission and engine for $1500 and do the rest of the work myself. total cost = 2650
What do you think, is it worth it to try and replace the engine as well at the same time, even though I'm not currently having any issues with the engine? Or just save the money and put it towards my new car down the road?
Also, can anybody confirm that the 6 speed auto transmission from an '07 Montego should work without issues in an '06 Five-Hundred with 6 speed auto?
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