auto transmission problems

[mr.mugato]

Sorry noob here, I found a 2000 accord(automatic) on craigslist that i want to buy but it says the "TRANSMISSION IS STARTING TO GO OUT" does that mean i will have to replace the tranny or can it be repaired?

 

[BrutalB83]

It would probably be cheaper to just replace it than have it rebuilt. One thing to consider though, if the car's only a 2000 model and the tranny is crapping out already the car was probably abused. I'd skip it and look for another one...

 

[mr.mugato]

but its only got 96k on it, and its auto so i don't think it could have been abused that much

 

[BrutalB83]

Then why is the transmission crapping out? Hondas aren't really known for blown transmissions around 100k miles...

 

[BrutalB83]

And how does the fact that it only has 96k miles on it tell you that it hasn't been abused? A car could have 50k miles on it and the tranny could crap out on you if they drove it hard and didn't change the tranny fluid.

My mom drives a 99 EX sedan with lots more miles on it than this one has and that car has never had any transmission problems whatsoever...

 

[mr.mugato]

well its auto, so i just assumed, but lets say they didn't change the tranny fluid for a while, how bad would that mess it up?

 

[skittz87]

almost the same as not changin the oil, keep lookin dont settle for something thats questionable.