What's a rebuilt transmission worth? Options

[skeates]

Been searching through past threads and the usual suspects (ebay, the samba, 914world classifieds, etc.) and I can't seem to find a consistent price for a re-built side-shift trans axle. What would be a fair asking price?

[Dr Evil]

Not as much as you might think. Jon B brings up a point of contention with many when one uses the word "rebuilt". Some consider this to mean that you replaced everything in it with new, even if it was not necessary. As long as you are clear on what you did and the condition of this now inspected transmission, you can feel confident that you are not leading anyone astray.

As for cost, you tell me. I dont usually sell rebuilts at a flat rate. I get a core, put some parts in it, and sell it for what I have into it. If it will take too much to put into it then I will part it out.

Your R/P is not new, it was replaced with good used, as were many of the parts.

Prices that I have seen range from $750-1200. There are ones for sale on ebay always from Carquip that are listed as "rebuilt". They have NEVER answered an email from me about what that term means to them and if they are using used or new parts. However, for that price I can guaranty that they are using either no new parts or very few.

Another consideration is warranty. Will you/can you warranty it will last x amount of miles/months? When I do my rebuilds, I do warranty them. Basically, I just want the customer to be happy and feel secure that if it takes a shit (has never happened, thankfully) I will do my utmost to make them whole and get them back on the road. I didnt build yours so I can not warranty it. However, if it developed a problem for you or for the next owner I would still be inclined to help them get things back in order and would not be looking to make any $$ on the process of doing that.

Short enough answer?