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mikefocke · 12-21-2010, 04:19 PM

throws codes when it senses problems which are accessible via specialized computers (PST2 and PWIS) that dealers have. TIPs are fairly robust and there aren't a lot of reports of problems on them over the years. Mine has 58k miles on it, zero problems.

Worst case is a trans replacement. The trans is 10+ years old and one doubts it has had its fluid changed. I'd start there but there are so many good condition samples out there I'd have to be getting a real bargain to absorb the risk on this one.

I'd factor in a 90k service cost based on age and miles in addition to the obvious things like tires or brakes if it needs em.

12-21-2010, 04:19 PM	#4
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,583	A TIP transmission throws codes when it senses problems which are accessible via specialized computers (PST2 and PWIS) that dealers have. TIPs are fairly robust and there aren't a lot of reports of problems on them over the years. Mine has 58k miles on it, zero problems. Worst case is a trans replacement. The trans is 10+ years old and one doubts it has had its fluid changed. I'd start there but there are so many good condition samples out there I'd have to be getting a real bargain to absorb the risk on this one. I'd factor in a 90k service cost based on age and miles in addition to the obvious things like tires or brakes if it needs em.