2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

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Old 6/21/11, 08:48 PM
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I'm gonna need a new transmission soon. I have an 05 v6. How should I go about gettin it fixed or rebuilt. Or buy a new one.
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Why do you say this?
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Well it slips gears and doesn't catch gears. Like the problems you might have with a standard car but its auto. And I already did the whole fluid check.
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New is going to run you a whole lot more than getting it rebuilt. Not too sure where you are located but I'd try hard to find a shop that is honest and truly rebuilds the whole unit. Not just the parts that are causing the failures. So to save some cash, I'd go rebuilt.
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Ok thanks.
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How much is a rebuild? Id say look for a used.... 06/07/08? Idk. Not sure of financial situation, but i wouldnt dump that kinda money into a 7 year old car :/ (unless its heavily modified).
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Here's a site that sells used car parts.



http://www.lkqonline.com/custom/prod..._TRA&year=2006



The parts usually come with a 3month warranty I think u can also buy an extended warranty for parts u buy also.
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check the local bone yards for a low mileage trans
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