rhino 0 #1 November 18, 2004 K.. Thinking about selling my rig to cover the transmission... What do you think is a good asking price? NEW Wings container (97 main, 126 reserve) Built for someone 5 9" 155lbs.. PD 126 reserve, 0 jumps Crossfire2 97, 250 jumps New Cypress... What can I get for it? The container is worth at least $1300, the Reserve at least another $900, The main at least $1300, and the Cypress $1,000... All of it is very new... How much should I ask? Opinions? Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #2 November 18, 2004 man you stole my body!Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 November 18, 2004 >The container is worth at least $1300, the Reserve at least another $900, The main at least $1300, and the Cypress $1,000... Actually... Container is more like $1000 or less, its not exactly a size thats in huge demand. the Reserve is about $800, the main you'll be lucky to get more then 1200 for it. Realistically... the main is about 1000-1100. Cypres, how new? Punch it in on the Cypres calculator at cypres-usa.com. For the complete rig your lookat at probally $3500-3800.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #4 November 18, 2004 This makes me sad to read May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #5 November 18, 2004 Depending on make model and age of vehicle there may be a less expensive alternative to replacing your tranmission. How about some details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #6 November 18, 2004 Quote This makes me sad to read Unsure Me...2... It's either that or no Christmas and an unhappy wife.. I don't want an unhappy wife and I can't expect her to crap 2400 when I can get it this way.. I can't jump all winter anyways.. I'll just get a new rig next season.. hopefully.... I should auction the thing or something... Any takers?? I'll drop it now, for $3,250........ Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #7 November 18, 2004 I'm getting it rebuilt.. We are STUCK in the car. No real choice but to get it repaired. It's a Saturn, L200, 2001... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #8 November 18, 2004 Can you make payments to the shop that is doing the repair work? Or better yet, contact your local community college and see if there is a Auto Mechanic program there. They will fix it for just the cost of the equiment.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #9 November 18, 2004 It may be possible to get and LKQ (used) with a 12 month warranty for less than $1k then the labor for the install. It may save you about a grand. I dunno if that helps. Sorry, I've got no resources in Michigan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #10 November 18, 2004 I have a job that requires me to have transportation... It was a timing thing.. If I didn't get it fixed quick fast and in a hurry I lose the job.. That wouldn't be a good thing at x-mas time... Thanks man... I could make payments, 4x$600 payments.. I'd rather just knock it out... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #11 November 18, 2004 Quote don't want an unhappy wife and I can't expect her to crap 2400 when I can get it this way Dude...I don't want a wife, happy or unhappy. But if I found a woman that could crap $2,400 I'd change my mind Good luck... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #12 November 18, 2004 Feel for ya guy. Good Luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgerra28 0 #14 November 19, 2004 Hey dude sod the transmission. I have a truck you can have runs great i never use it. Bought another one. Its a f-150 86 with a dump bed. It leaks oil but hey fill it up with oil hey presto you have a truckhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com don't sweat the small stuff, in fact don't sweat at all,, you get smelly!! ORFUN #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #15 November 19, 2004 Hey dude sod the transmission. I have a truck you can have runs great i never use it. Bought another one. Its a f-150 86 with a dump bed. It leaks oil but hey fill it up with oil hey presto you have a truck Too bad you are down south man.. I'm in Michigan.. I appreciate the offer though.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #16 November 19, 2004 Might have a way to pay for it today.. we'll see... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #17 November 19, 2004 QuoteMight have a way to pay for it today.. we'll see... I like reading thatMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #18 November 19, 2004 Go to a junk yard and get another transmission. You can most likely go and pull one out of a junker pretty cheaply.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #19 November 19, 2004 Sorry dude, I couldn't imagine what I'd do right now if the same happened to me. I hope you don't have to sell your rig, cuz after that you could only make one more skydive. Elvisio strips naked, covers himself in body paint, and begins chant and do the the "healthy transmission dance" around his Tahoe... Elvisio "knock on wood" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #20 November 19, 2004 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7934571893&category=33727 I'm in the middle of replacing an entire engine!! Don't ever have the dealership do it, find a trusted mechanic, that way you won't get bent over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #21 November 19, 2004 QuoteDon't ever have the dealership do it, find a trusted mechanic, that way you won't get bent over. No way. Do it yourself so you know for a FACT its done right.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #22 November 19, 2004 QuoteQuoteDon't ever have the dealership do it, find a trusted mechanic, that way you won't get bent over. No way. Do it yourself so you know for a FACT its done right. Not everyone is as mechanically inclined as much as us Ags... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 November 19, 2004 I firmly believe that most repairs don't require mechanically inclined people. All they need is a manual, some wrenches and a desire. Especailly something as simple as a transmission swap.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #24 November 19, 2004 Depends on auto vs manual, rwd vs fwd. <-- ex Mustang drag racer/gearhead. Also won't touch foreign FWD cars, either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #25 November 19, 2004 Quote Depends on auto vs manual, rwd vs fwd. <-- ex Mustang drag racer/gearhead. Also won't touch foreign FWD cars, either. Yeah, a lot of variables...that's what makes it fun and interesting. You won't touch foreign FWD cars, eh? To drive or work on...toobad you're a Ford guy, I thought you were really something for a minute. (AggieDave is a Chevy guy)--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
