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1999 Toyota Corolla worth fixing?

Tiny
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Transmission problem
1999 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Manual 160000 miles

99 corolla owned since new & regularly maintained. 5th gear just went but still able to use other 4 but can hear something rattling around when using them. Recently did $1500 of work replacing brakes & struts & new tires & all else seems good. Do you think it's worth fixing & how much could I expect to pay to repair (would you suggest used/rebuilt transmission)?
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 AT 12:31 PM

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Tiny
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Check the fluid level in the transmission, If none or low you can either rebuild or replace with used one.

I would get a used one and replace it. Check prices at local junk yards and installation prices at local garage's.

You are probably looking at $300-500 for the tranny and $700-1000 for install. Just remember that any garage that installs a used tranny will not warrant it, the junk yard warranty will be replacement only, not installation.

If you can find a local mechanic willing to do it in his garage, you may get it installed for $500 or so.
I installed an automatic in a 1991 for $500 and the guy paid $350 for a used tranny.
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Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 AT 5:12 AM

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