Greetings,
I may or may not need a transmission but I found one with less than 100k for $350. Figured it was cheap enough to gamble. Seller has verified it is a 2009 Toyota Tacoma 2nd generation A750E transmission and torque converter with yoke. Seller did an upgrade to a 4x4 a few years ago.
The transmission is 10 hours away and the seller has volunteered to mule it down to me for gas money, total would be $500. He plans on going to the Texas coast for vacation.
So I’m buying this site unseen. He has confirmed that is a 2nd gen. and model of transmission.
What other questions would be relevant before he hauls it down here? Should I be concerned that has been sitting for some time?
My truck:
2005 Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab 2WD V-6
4.0-L V-6 DOHC 24V
Engine 1GRF
Transmission A750E (5 Speed Automatic)
Appreciate any advice that can be given, thanks for your time.
Regards,
Kevin S.
If you're buying a used transmission you're taking a gamble. I don't believe what anybody says. I seen junk yards I also they had less than 100 case some of that 300K it's just the playing Gamble if you're a gamble man go ahead but it's not something I would do it's a lot of work that may not pay off
Thanks Scotty!
A used transmission is always a gamble. There's really no way to check out its functionality when it's not in a vehicle. The seller could easily clean up any indication of leaks an clean out any metal shavings in the pan.
On the other hand you certainly won't be able to buy a properly rebuilt one for $500. I've done well with used transmissions over the years but it comes down to the luck of the draw - are you feeling lucky?
Thanks Chuck
Might not be too bad if you plan to do the work yourself, you're only gambling $500 and some sweat equity. If you have to pay someone to install it and the trans is bad now it's a bigger, more expensive problem.