Update: The guy took it for a test drive and now says that while the transmission needs work, it's probably just the fuel pump that needs to be replaced. I'm crossing my fingers that the bill is going to go down (hopefully by a significant amount).
<strong>Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse....
Fuel Pump: $750 - Being dealt with now.
Transmission: Up to $2000 :eek:
It's definitely going to take a while before I can deal with that. <img src="graemlins/oyvey.gif" border="0" alt="[No]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Fran,
As a Jeep Cherokee owner, and as someone who had a great deal of work done by AAMCO, my advice would be to get my vehicle out of there as quickly as possible.
When I lived in Long Beach I had quite a bit of work done over a 3 month period at an AAMCO. The prices were reasonable, but the work quality was terrible. All of it came apart within about 6 months. I even had to make a claim on my insurance after my front tire came off when the lugs snapped off after I had them replace my brake pads.
I have replaced the fuel pump in a Cherokee. They are in the gas tank and are a pain in the butt, but it is not a $750 job. Find a reputable local mechanic and ask them about your Jeep. They can be very reliable vehicles. My 1990 has over 220,000 miles on it.
You live close to Boston, right? Get a NICE stereo put into it and park it by Northeastern on Huntington Avenue AFTER you make sure it's insured and 'fuhgeddaboudit'.
Seriously, bail out of it. 150Kmiles of New England winters? Nope, no way. Sell it for parts. Cars die of old age too.
$700 for a fuel pump. wow. it may be me, but that seems rather pricey. i just got my truck back from the shop for the same the problem. it only cost me a little over $300.
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<strong>american car. this is a surprise to anyone...?</strong><hr></blockquote>
my bad
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Fuel Pump: $750 - Being dealt with now.
Transmission: Up to $2000 :eek:
It's definitely going to take a while before I can deal with that. <img src="graemlins/oyvey.gif" border="0" alt="[No]" />
<strong>Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse....
Fuel Pump: $750 - Being dealt with now.
Transmission: Up to $2000 :eek:
It's definitely going to take a while before I can deal with that. <img src="graemlins/oyvey.gif" border="0" alt="[No]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Fran,
As a Jeep Cherokee owner, and as someone who had a great deal of work done by AAMCO, my advice would be to get my vehicle out of there as quickly as possible.
When I lived in Long Beach I had quite a bit of work done over a 3 month period at an AAMCO. The prices were reasonable, but the work quality was terrible. All of it came apart within about 6 months. I even had to make a claim on my insurance after my front tire came off when the lugs snapped off after I had them replace my brake pads.
I have replaced the fuel pump in a Cherokee. They are in the gas tank and are a pain in the butt, but it is not a $750 job. Find a reputable local mechanic and ask them about your Jeep. They can be very reliable vehicles. My 1990 has over 220,000 miles on it.
Nick
BTW I'd like to point out that I was the one that suggested that it was a fuel problem
Seriously, bail out of it. 150Kmiles of New England winters? Nope, no way. Sell it for parts. Cars die of old age too.
Aries 1B
<strong>What car with 150K doesn't need tranny work?
BTW I'd like to point out that I was the one that suggested that it was a fuel problem
I think you missed my post
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Other possibilities:
Throttle body buildup - extremely unlikely on a new car
Fuel Pump/injectors
Air intake problem
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SO