Gregg Leaverton

1) budget of 2k
2)2003 + accord with manual trans 4cyl vs 89-95 pickup

What's going to be more reliable and inexpensive to fix?


I thought the Toyota pickup would be the better but because I thought it'd be more expensive to overhaul the accords transmission/engine.


Correct me if I'm wrong or please provide information

scope103

The one that is working now will be less expensive to ... fix.

Are you looking at specific vehicles that you think need work? Or are you just planning to buy any 16 or 30-year old vehicle with the plan to keep it so long that you are budgeting an overhaul of the engine and transmission?

And what is your use case? I don't often hear of people comparing a pickup and a sedan.

Gregg Leaverton

Looking to buy a vehicle with 2k and hoping I can fix major problem, such as an engine or transmission going out for around 1k.


I have it in my mind that the fwd cars have a repair cost of around 3k for their transmissions/engines/ transaxle thingy majig

scope103

According to Kelly Blue Book, a 2003 bottom-of-the-line Accord goes for $3,130-$4,277. So unless you're a really good shopper, the Accord you're thinking of would be in very sad shape. Then, its not just the thingy majig that has to be replaced, but probably the doo-flop and the gonkulator.

Having myself replaced both the doo-flop and the gonkulator on more than one vehicle, I would be really suspicious of any estimate that anyone could fix "an engine or transmission going out for around 1k." Maybe they could, if the problem wasn't serious. But you'd have to know what the problem was first.

If your question is "which vehicle is more reliable," well, you might want to ask that in a Honda Accord forum.

Gregg Leaverton

Ok, will it be cheaper to fix/replace a pickup engine, vs tear out the transaxle? (I think is what it's called) transmission, and engine of a fwd car to have it repaired/replaced?

And yes I am a good shopper, a high mileage vehicle might sell for less 2

old87yota

Both vehicles were known for being very reliable, but both are considered old now, the pickup approaching the 30 year old mark.

The reliability at this point in these vehicle's lives is largely based on how well they were maintained and taken care of.

Also, there are a lot more to vehicles than just an engine and transmission. Brakes, suspension, tires, electrical systems, engine accessories, the body of the car itself, may need attention as well.

A Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla may also be cheaper than an Accord of similar condition, so you may come out better buying a Civic or Corolla for your money.

Would you be doing the work on the vehicle or would a shop be doing it?

ev13wt

Just buy the truck already

wallytoo

iTrader: (1)

in that price range, and expecting reliability, you’ll be better served finding a mid-90s corolla. can expect mid- to high-30s mpg, and the motor can easily do 300k miles with routine maintenance.