Tranny Shot! Need replacement advice

[dgentileksu]

Thanks for the advice! I checked them out and they appear to be the best in the biz, just not sure I can afford them...

If it's just the syncro and shift sleves, it might be doable. However, **************************************** is still way cheaper...

Anyone know if vertex auto's stuff is any good?

[Brucelee]

Sadly, I don't think a 10 year old Box makes for a good DD for you wife. It is a wonderful driving car but it is not a Honda or Toyota reliability wise.

My wife would put up with zero downtime on her DD but that is just her.

Good luck.

PS-I would fix the tranny as cheaply as I could if I were going to sell it. Trying to sell it as is will be very tough I think.

[dgentileksu]

If I replace the tranny with a rebuilt one with transferable warranty and put in a new clutch and RMS, it should be in great shape! All the parts & labor for that will run me about six grand. If I do all of that work to it, do you have any suggestions for a quick way to sell it?

It is a wonderful car to drive and I hate to have to part with it, my wife and I adore it! However, we need a daily driver and cannot afford three cars as I am military and relocate constantly...

Any ideas on how to find my box a good home?

[turbo23dog]

If you want quick sale, then go to the nearest CARMAX lot and have them give you a purchase price estimate.

Check out Autotrader and Cars.com to survey the going prices for Boxsters in your area and across the country.

[spine911]

Originally Posted by dgentileksu

However, **************************************** is still way cheaper...

Anyone know if vertex auto's stuff is any good?

I used to have a 92 911 Turbo and a 87 944. The 944 had a complete engine overhaul in 1999 using Vertex supplied OEM parts( Piston rings, belts, rollers, water pump, oil cooler, etc...etc..), after almost 70k miles - no problems, absolutely bulletproof... I am totally satisfied with Vertex parts quality, price, and knowledgeable staff.
I am in the market for a new clutch and their Power Friction performance clutch for the Boxster is a great deal.

[Robster]

How bad is your synchro? I have a bad 2nd gear synchro, but it gives me no problem as long as I double clutch, or allow a pause of about 2 seconds when shifting into 2nd. Since I don't like to pause, I double clutch. I know that a rebuilt will be in my future, but hopfully far off in my future. Or perhaps it will last me long enough to trade it on my next Boxster.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Robster

How bad is your synchro? I have a bad 2nd gear synchro, but it gives me no problem as long as I double clutch, or allow a pause of about 2 seconds when shifting into 2nd. Since I don't like to pause, I double clutch. I know that a rebuilt will be in my future, but hopfully far off in my future. Or perhaps it will last me long enough to trade it on my next Boxster.

You'll never need to replace the syncro if you are good a double clutching.

[catmanluge]

Originally Posted by spine911

I used to have a 92 911 Turbo and a 87 944. The 944 had a complete engine overhaul in 1999 using Vertex supplied OEM parts( Piston rings, belts, rollers, water pump, oil cooler, etc...etc..), after almost 70k miles - no problems, absolutely bulletproof... I am totally satisfied with Vertex parts quality, price, and knowledgeable staff.
I am in the market for a new clutch and their Power Friction performance clutch for the Boxster is a great deal.

here are two compamies operating as Vertex the one from Florida is great the one from California is a ripoff joint!

[dgentileksu]

How do you tell the difference between the two?

[spine911]

Originally Posted by catmanluge

here are two compamies operating as Vertex the one from Florida is great the one from California is a ripoff joint!

There is only one **************************************** (from Miami)- they used to be sponsors in this website.

[dgentileksu]

I decided to go with the rebuilt tranny from Vertex. I got a new RMS and clutch kit that will go in at the same time. I hope to have the car back just after new years. I will let you know how it runs with the brand new drivetrain

At least now if I have to sell it, I can be comfortable knowing that the work was done right and the parts have a one year warranty.

Thanks for the input!

BTW, if I do let the car go in favor of something more practical for a daily driver, I was considering a Mazda Miata. I know several people on this forum have upgraded to the Box from the Mazda and was wondering if it would be a more cost-effective daily driver.

Any thoughts?

[kabel]

Miata (1rs & 2nd gen), much less power but still fun to drive.
Much less storage space.
Generally cost less to maintain overall.
Pretty good after market and lots of great online resources (miata.net).
I still have mine and really like it.

[Brucelee]

Miata, tons of fun, reliable, cheap to buy, cheap to fix. What's not to like as a DD?