What would you do?

[El Prieto Fino]

If you have a beloved daily use car, that you put a lot of money, effort and time on it, and you have to fix something serious once again (a bad transmission, for example), like every month, what would you do? continue spending on it or sell it to buy another car? (heart vs. conscience).

[bobbycos]

let me see

3 engines

2 transmissions

and that is only my Accord

let me not start on my other cars

[Amiss]

umm a new transmission every month?

[crazymikey]

I would question why I chose such a shitty car, sell it and buy something different/better.

Did that in the case of my MK2 Jetta. Traded my CB for it, every possible thing went wrong with the Jetta in a 2 month period, so I got rid of it, and have had 3 Accords since.

[Junior Smurff]

A tranny a month is a bit insane. However, if it was smaller stuff, every other month or so ie balljoint, sway bar endlinks, then maybe that seems a little more reasonable to keep your daily reliable and comfortable

[El Prieto Fino]

umm a new transmission every month?

C'mon! You know that's impossible, hehe, maybe I wrote and explain it bad, a little confuse. I mean a repair every month or less, whatever, but this time the car claims a big one, like a bad tranny for example.... What you would do?

Sorry about my english... Again.

[Amiss]

C'mon! You know that's impossible, hehe, maybe I wrote and explain it bad, a little confuse. I mean a repair every month or less, whatever, but this time the car claims a big one, like a bad tranny for example.... What you would do?

Sorry about my english... Again.

Ohhh, well if it's simple things every other time probably would keep it. With older cars (I'm assuming you're talking about a cb7?) it's kind of something you have to accept, but really it's just up to you. Do you like your cb7 (or whatever car you are talking about) enough to put up with its quirks? If not maybe get something newer.

But with a 20 year old car you have to expect your tranny or some other thing will go out eventually.


also your english isn't bad at all

[fc lovo]

C'mon! You know that's impossible, hehe, maybe I wrote and explain it bad, a little confuse. I mean a repair every month or less, whatever, but this time the car claims a big one, like a bad tranny for example.... What you would do?

Sorry about my english... Again.

if love love that car put in the time and money and fix it up i that's what i would do

[El Prieto Fino]

I would question why I chose such a shitty car, sell it and buy something different/better.

Did that in the case of my MK2 Jetta. Traded my CB for it, every possible thing went wrong with the Jetta in a 2 month period, so I got rid of it, and have had 3 Accords since.

I know every used car have issues, but are you saying you regret about the jetta just in 2 months? wow, jetta or volkswagen= bad idea.

Any pros with the Jetta? I don't know, less mpg, more hp or something like that?

I think my cb are spending too much gas. I did the tune up, I've used cleaning treatments, I did everything except to change the o2 sensor.

[crazymikey]

Lets just say the Jetta was the worst car I have ever owned. They drive nice, but they always break (mechanical and electrical), parts are expensive to repair them, VW uses many special fasteners to put them together, so you almost need to buy a whole new tool kit just to work on your VW.

Mine was particularly bad, mostly due to previous modifications and repairs not done properly.

I had all sorts of issues with the car, and I spent more time fixing it than I did driving it. At one point, I couldn't figure out what was wrong, that I went out and bought a crappy, but running 1989 Mazda 323 for $300, just so I had something to drive while I could fix the VW.

None of my Hondas have ever put me in that situation. I have also learned not to buy a vehicle that is modified by someone else, unless it has been professionally done by a reputable shop or tuner.

[fc lovo]

I know every used car have issues, but are you saying you regret about the jetta just in 2 months? wow, jetta or volkswagen= bad idea.

Any pros with the Jetta? I don't know, less mpg, more hp or something like that?

I think my cb are spending too much gas. I did the tune up, I've used cleaning treatments, I did everything except to change the o2 sensor.

have you cleaned your injectors you put poor a bottle in where you put the gas
before you put in gas and that should clean them, should solve your gas problem

[El Prieto Fino]

Ohhh, well if it's simple things every other time probably would keep it. With older cars (I'm assuming you're talking about a cb7?) it's kind of something you have to accept, but really it's just up to you. Do you like your cb7 (or whatever car you are talking about) enough to put up with its quirks? If not maybe get something newer.

But with a 20 year old car you have to expect your tranny or some other thing will go out eventually.


also your english isn't bad at all

Yes, I asked because my beloved CB. I repaired the tranny already (a year ago) and never it gets at its 100% fine. New solenoids, the TCU is ok, no codes, and it still with the bad shifting. Now, It's wasting all the TF again badly by the gasket. In 3 or 4 days it gets empty. Thanks God it's not fried yet. Right now, she is ready for pull out that tranny tomorrow and get fixed or dumped.

Last month was a axle, a month before was the alternator... I don't know what's worse, my old car or divorce, Lol

[deevergote]

When my transmission was starting to fail, I did an H22 swap (with a matching transmission.) Problem solved.

[91kid]

Repair bills or payments, pick your poison, any used car is going to need work, some less then others, Hondas are usually pretty good about reliability hence why we have a forum devoted to a 20 yr old car lol

Your either gonna pay to fix something used, or make payments so the manufacturer can fix it ie warantee lol

[islandhopper]

Follow your heart..(too cheesy?)

But seriously, if you really have love for the CB, then keep it. I'd rather be happy driving MY car with all its personality and quirks rather than drive something that bores me half to death.

And if the trans really is the issue, do a 5-speed swap and fore-go all the inherent autotragic gremlins we all hear about.

I've had the same 5spd since highschool and it's held up to some pretty serious beatings over the past 8yrs.

Best of luck with your CB!