Looking at '88 Vette
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Looking at '88 Vette
Hello all,
I am thinking about purchasing an '88 Vette, but it has transmissions issues with it. Don't know exactly what the problem is yet.
Does anyone have a ballpark figure on how much it would cost me to get a rebuild transmission?
Oh yeah, and the interior seats needs to be redone as well. Common problem.
It's for a great price, and it has 64K original miles on it.
Thanks
I am thinking about purchasing an '88 Vette, but it has transmissions issues with it. Don't know exactly what the problem is yet.
Does anyone have a ballpark figure on how much it would cost me to get a rebuild transmission?
Oh yeah, and the interior seats needs to be redone as well. Common problem.
It's for a great price, and it has 64K original miles on it.
Thanks
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From: hartwell ga
Not including installation
Call PATC in Bosier City.
You will pay @1200 + core and get a new TC included in the 2400 stall range and you'll love the sotp feeling.
Installation should cost @ $300 - 400.
Your welcome.
The phone number is 888-877-1008. Ask about the Raptor or
Raptor Jr. AT.
It is an awesome transmission and can take a beating
You will pay @1200 + core and get a new TC included in the 2400 stall range and you'll love the sotp feeling.
Installation should cost @ $300 - 400.
Your welcome.
The phone number is 888-877-1008. Ask about the Raptor or
Raptor Jr. AT.
It is an awesome transmission and can take a beating
Last edited by as long as it is red; Apr 29, 2009 at 01:15 PM.
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The car is an automatic. 64K original miles on it.
I talked to the woman that owns it, and she said the car doesn't move foward or backwards at all. Sounds like the tranny needs a complete rebuild. So I will have to tow it. She owned it since new and wants someone to give it some TLC. Seats also need to be completely REUPHOLSTERED.
Any help on what the transmission might need? Or is it fried?
Thanks.
I talked to the woman that owns it, and she said the car doesn't move foward or backwards at all. Sounds like the tranny needs a complete rebuild. So I will have to tow it. She owned it since new and wants someone to give it some TLC. Seats also need to be completely REUPHOLSTERED.
Any help on what the transmission might need? Or is it fried?
Thanks.
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I would check fluid level and color first. May just be low on fluid. My 700 r4 has 237K and it still runs good. Good Luck
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Transmission rebuild at the shops near me are $1k for minor, $1.8k for a major rebuild. Seats are, as noted $1.2k.
You have $3k in repairs before you even drive it.
If the paint is good, I wouldn't go over $3k.
You have $3k in repairs before you even drive it.
If the paint is good, I wouldn't go over $3k.
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If you want a great driving experience I suggest a performance A4 rebuild, with a TransGo shift kit and 2,400rpm lockup TC...
I'm guessing that out the door the package would run ~$2k.
New leather over new foam, installed, would run around $1k.
I'm guessing that out the door the package would run ~$2k.
New leather over new foam, installed, would run around $1k.
Last edited by 65Z01; Apr 29, 2009 at 10:08 PM.
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The car is an automatic. 64K original miles on it.
I talked to the woman that owns it, and she said the car doesn't move foward or backwards at all. Sounds like the tranny needs a complete rebuild. So I will have to tow it. She owned it since new and wants someone to give it some TLC. Seats also need to be completely REUPHOLSTERED.
Any help on what the transmission might need? Or is it fried?
Thanks.
I talked to the woman that owns it, and she said the car doesn't move foward or backwards at all. Sounds like the tranny needs a complete rebuild. So I will have to tow it. She owned it since new and wants someone to give it some TLC. Seats also need to be completely REUPHOLSTERED.
Any help on what the transmission might need? Or is it fried?
Thanks.
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I'd ask for maintenance receipts, or at least the mechanic that serviced it. I'd want to know the maintenance history. If she owned it since new, she should know.
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If it's a good price, AND you do most of your own wrenching, go for it. They're great cars. Just remember you will have a hard time selling it for over $8k in good condition. (now, perfect condition, ie. show quality, maybe more, depending upon location and season). Remember, it's a 21 year old car.....stuff happens.