MandaPanda Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hi everyone, Looking for a recommendation on a transmission shop in Richmond VA or Fredericksburg VA area. Took my 99 Legacy L to the dealership to verify I have the dreaded "delayed engagement" issue. Their prices of $4300 to rebuild or $6000 to replace the automatic transmission are a bit silly consider that that is more than the car is worth. It is a good car overall so I want to keep it. Can anyone recommend somewhere that might be a bit more reasonable and trustworthy? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 So you went to Subaru of Richmond huh? They probably quoted you for a reman unit from Subaru. Did they give you the option of a used one? You may want to try gearbox transmission over by the airport. I never used them, but heard decent things about them. [SIZE=1][URL="http://public.fotki.com/blackfang/"]Pics[/URL] [B]08 KawasakiZZR 600- exhaust and other mods 98 Camaro Z/28 HT- some mods......street/strip car 07 Legacy 2.5i- SPT exhaust...daily driver[/B][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandaPanda Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 You are correct. It was Subaru of Richmond. They did not give me the option of a used one. I had looked at Gearbox's website. I may give them a call and see what their prices look like. I have a place up in Fredericksburg that a friend recommends. They can put in a used one that has 58 thousand miles on it with a 90 day warranty.$1600 parts and labor. The catch is that they normally do work for the auto auction up there and they would be working on the car "as they have the time". I could be without the car for a long time. Have to do something soon though. It is getting worse. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pricci09 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 If your up for the drive, Andrewtech Automotive in Gaithersburg Maryland - Andrew is possibly the best Subaru transmission technician in the country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandaPanda Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Maryland is just a little too far. Dropped it off at Gearbox this evening. $50 for a diagnostic on it. Should know more tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Yeah, we would have quoted you a used transmission as well in addition to a reman and a rebuild. It's better to have options. [SIZE=1][URL="http://public.fotki.com/blackfang/"]Pics[/URL] [B]08 KawasakiZZR 600- exhaust and other mods 98 Camaro Z/28 HT- some mods......street/strip car 07 Legacy 2.5i- SPT exhaust...daily driver[/B][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandaPanda Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Internal hydraulic leak. Normally $1150-$1650 depending on what they find when they open it up. 3-5 bus days for repairs. 6 month warranty with no mileage limitations. I told them to go ahead and open it up. CEL was giving a code on the O2 sensor so they are going to look at that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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