What to do with my Xterra?? - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

cz52man · 05-16-2018, 01:14 PM

I need a little assistance from the Green Screen. I have a 2007 Xterra 4x4 that the transmission just went out in. It's sitting on ~190K miles and overall it is in good condition but paying to get the transmission fixed doesn't make sense (it's my sons car to get back and forth to A&M so I need something safe). Any ideas on what my best option is? It's currently sitting at a Transmission shop in Spring so he will need me to get it out of there ASAP.

Radar · 05-16-2018, 01:15 PM

How much they want to fix it?

35remington · 05-16-2018, 01:19 PM

Tannerite

Texastaxi · 05-16-2018, 01:23 PM

I'd buy a transmission from a salvage yard and put it in, in your driveway.
I mean, you are a doctor and all ... it can't be rocket surgery!

ramrod · 05-16-2018, 01:24 PM

Only two options:
cut your losses and try to sell as is or pay to fix it and hope nothing else goes wrong.

cz52man · 05-16-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Radar

How much they want to fix it?

No quote at this time. He only ran diagnostics. It is a typical problem that the coolant line breaks and water/glycol from the radiator gets in it. He did find the trans fluid to be milky which suggests that is the culprit. Most likely the cheapest fix is a new/rebuilt transmission. It will drive ok in 1-3 gears but will not go into 4th or O/D. Given that and any other small issues it has, it just isn't worth it for me to fix it. I would hazard about 2K to fix it but that is just a guess.

cz52man · 05-16-2018, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Texastaxi

I'd buy a transmission from a salvage yard and put it in, in your driveway.
I mean, you are a doctor and all ... it can't be rocket surgery!

I can just leave it in your driveway...I mean, you are a taxidermist and all.

cz52man · 05-16-2018, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ramrod

Only two options:
cut your losses and try to sell as is or pay to fix it and hope nothing else goes wrong.

Anyone in the market for a Yellow 2007 Xterra 4x4 with an outstanding stereo system, stinking brand new tires and a solid engine??

One note...it does have a nifty Texas A&M engineering sticker on it...(Not sure if that helps the sale or not)

Walker · 05-16-2018, 01:28 PM

Yep, common problem. Youre lucky to get that milage out of it. Usually happens at 80,000. If you fix it go ahead and put a transmission cooler on it and bypass the radiator.

ckamp52 · 05-16-2018, 01:40 PM

id toss a few grand at it and get it back on the road. I know several people that have near 300k on theirs

Radar · 05-16-2018, 01:45 PM

Look up LKQ parts, they have transmissions for that Nissan. 3191.00 with a warranty. I dont know how much you want to spend though

Strummer · 05-16-2018, 01:49 PM

Find you a wreaked one on Craig’s list . Pull the tranny scrap the rest .

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cz52man · 05-16-2018, 02:00 PM

I'm done with it at this point. I am more looking at options of donation or cheap sale to someone that wants to work on it. He needs a car pretty soon as he has summer school and on top of that. rough trade in is around $3K so, for me, replacing the transmission doesn't make sense.

Traildust · 05-16-2018, 02:04 PM

New radiator...flush and new fluid.....might get lucky. Craigslist Habla Español!

Freer · 05-16-2018, 02:08 PM

I'd take to a Texas Direct Auto buy center or carmax and get what i could for it while it still moves.

Pushbutton2 · 05-16-2018, 02:20 PM

Lease ride

Cabeza_De_Toro · 05-16-2018, 02:20 PM

New lease ride! You don’t need 4th/OD on the Ranch!

Cabeza_De_Toro · 05-16-2018, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushbutton2

Lease ride

Haha same exact time.

cz52man · 05-16-2018, 02:35 PM

Don't have a lease...Anyone wanna buy it? If not, it's off to CarMax

meltingfeather · 05-16-2018, 02:42 PM

scrap that mofo

BrianL · 05-16-2018, 02:47 PM

In that condition, I'm guessing $300-500 at a salvage yard. I would pull the stearo system, and swap tire with used cheapos.

CaptainDave · 05-16-2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cz52man

Don't have a lease...Anyone wanna buy it? If not, it's off to CarMax

Nothing wrong with giving CarMax a shot.

I sold my 2007 Silverado to them. Pulled in on a Saturday morning and was given a quote within half an hour. The quote was good for 7 days. I was blown away to say the least on the figure they provided; which was about $500 less than what I had originally planned to put out on the private party market. Didn't even need to wash or clean it up and the inspection/registration was due the following month. Needless to say, I took the deal.

Granted, there wasn't any major issues with the truck.

TxAg · 05-16-2018, 04:11 PM

Just spend the $2k. You were happy with the car prior to this and it's in good shape otherwise. You won't find a replacement that cheap.

Pkripper · 05-16-2018, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TxAg

Just spend the $2k. You were happy with the car prior to this and it's in good shape otherwise. You won't find a replacement that cheap.

This. They will run for ever.

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Sackett · 05-16-2018, 05:32 PM

I'll give you $1,500, a TBH Sticker and a firm handshake for it right now.

kumathebear · 05-16-2018, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cz52man

I'm done with it at this point. I am more looking at options of donation or cheap sale to someone that wants to work on it. He needs a car pretty soon as he has summer school and on top of that. rough trade in is around $3K so, for me, replacing the transmission doesn't make sense.

You just answered your original question. I know it sounds strange, but trannies are common place...at least in my experience from a same year Avalanche is when the various computers start to pose problems. When that happens with years and miles, it's a TOTAL $$ drain. Get rid of it IMO.

175gr7.62 · 05-16-2018, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pkripper

This. They will run for ever.

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X2.

Don’t get caught in the whole “cost more to fix than what it’s worth” thing. Those things will run forever aside from that know tranny issue. Vehicles are not investments. They cost a given amount of money per year to operate and their values all go to zero eventually. Spend the $2k, drive it for 5 more years. $400/yr.....a freaking bargain. What are you gonna do when the used vehicle you replace it with also drops the tranny....or head gasket?

I’ll give $1500 for it if Sackett doesn’t want it.

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Sackett · 05-16-2018, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sackett

I'll give you $1,500, a TBH Sticker and a firm handshake for it right now.

And I'll pick it up from the Transmission shop

Mertzon Man · 05-16-2018, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sackett

And I'll pick it up from the Transmission shop

That’s seems like a fair deal.

lovemylegacy · 05-16-2018, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cz52man

No quote at this time. He only ran diagnostics. It is a typical problem that the coolant line breaks and water/glycol from the radiator gets in it. He did find the trans fluid to be milky which suggests that is the culprit. Most likely the cheapest fix is a new/rebuilt transmission. It will drive ok in 1-3 gears but will not go into 4th or O/D. Given that and any other small issues it has, it just isn't worth it for me to fix it. I would hazard about 2K to fix it but that is just a guess.

You gonna spend atleast 3 times that much to get something along the same lines of condition. I would replace the tranny and let him go

TxDispatcher · 05-16-2018, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mertzon Man

That’s seems like a fair deal.

Yes it does...a used transmission swap, a few cans of OD, Black, and Brown paint, and a new lease ride

cz52man · 05-16-2018, 07:43 PM

Just want to be clear with everything. Known issues with the X...AC blows but not cold, one of the O2 sensors is going out. The transmission shop said the computer is working right so that isn’t the issue. Last but not least, the TPMS computer is probably toast. All that being said the car is a good car. Never wrecked, the interior is very good (one small tear on side of drivers seat) and the engine is solid.

I just want to be transparent with this thing.

PhotonSlinger · 05-16-2018, 08:07 PM

Sounds to me like you just sold it and all you asked for was advice. Win for both parties. Good luck with whatever you do.

cz52man · 05-17-2018, 09:42 AM

I've had a couple of offers but no one has confirmed. Please let me know asap if you are still interested in it as I've got to get it out of the guy's shop.

Texas Tracker · 05-17-2018, 11:06 AM

I will give you 75.00 for the sound system.

systemnt · 05-17-2018, 11:27 AM

LS swap

Sackett · 05-17-2018, 12:25 PM

Sorry, replying to your PM know. Had something come up and I'm going to have to pass on it.

cz52man · 05-17-2018, 01:39 PM

175gr7.62 - PM sent.

denimdeerslayer · 05-17-2018, 01:44 PM

Have you checked rockauto on prices there? I used a guy southeast of Conroe to put mine in and only charged $500.

Honker · 05-17-2018, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 35remington

Tannerite

Everyone "blew" right past this idea. I'll throw $50 in the tannerite kitty.

cz52man · 05-17-2018, 03:25 PM

I've given up on the idea of fixing it. I've decided it is either going to Carmax in a day or two or someone here can buy it. It would cost too much to tow it back to my place or I'd do that and put it up on CL...

Thayden2 · 05-17-2018, 03:38 PM

Talk to a transmission guy about what it would take to rebuild it and ask if they would like to do it on the side. You can get a re-build kit and they can put it together for a lot cheaper than paying the shop to do it on there time

Traildust · 05-17-2018, 04:09 PM

Is it drivable now at all?

cz52man · 05-17-2018, 04:51 PM

Yes. 1-3 gears work.

05-16-2018, 01:14 PM	#1
cz52man Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Katy, TX	What to do with my Xterra?? I need a little assistance from the Green Screen. I have a 2007 Xterra 4x4 that the transmission just went out in. It's sitting on ~190K miles and overall it is in good condition but paying to get the transmission fixed doesn't make sense (it's my sons car to get back and forth to A&M so I need something safe). Any ideas on what my best option is? It's currently sitting at a Transmission shop in Spring so he will need me to get it out of there ASAP.

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05-16-2018, 01:15 PM	#2
Radar Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Wilson County Hunt In: Wilson County	How much they want to fix it?

05-16-2018, 01:19 PM	#3
35remington Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wilco Hunt In: the dark	Tannerite

05-16-2018, 01:23 PM	#4
Texastaxi Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of Houston Hunt In: now accepting invitations!	I'd buy a transmission from a salvage yard and put it in, in your driveway. I mean, you are a doctor and all ... it can't be rocket surgery!

05-16-2018, 01:24 PM	#5
ramrod Six Point Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bastrop, Tx.	Only two options: cut your losses and try to sell as is or pay to fix it and hope nothing else goes wrong.

05-16-2018, 01:28 PM	#9
Walker Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio	Yep, common problem. Youre lucky to get that milage out of it. Usually happens at 80,000. If you fix it go ahead and put a transmission cooler on it and bypass the radiator.

05-16-2018, 01:40 PM	#10
ckamp52 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Burleson, TX Hunt In: looking for a drama free lease...if it exists anymore	id toss a few grand at it and get it back on the road. I know several people that have near 300k on theirs

05-16-2018, 01:45 PM	#11
Radar Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Wilson County Hunt In: Wilson County	Look up LKQ parts, they have transmissions for that Nissan. 3191.00 with a warranty. I dont know how much you want to spend though

05-16-2018, 01:49 PM	#12
Strummer Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edna Tx Hunt In: At Gary's place ,and the backyard	Find you a wreaked one on Craig’s list . Pull the tranny scrap the rest . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

05-16-2018, 02:00 PM	#13
cz52man Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Katy, TX	I'm done with it at this point. I am more looking at options of donation or cheap sale to someone that wants to work on it. He needs a car pretty soon as he has summer school and on top of that. rough trade in is around $3K so, for me, replacing the transmission doesn't make sense.

05-16-2018, 02:04 PM	#14
Traildust Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alvin, Texas Hunt In: The Red Dirt Area In Doss, Texas!	New radiator...flush and new fluid.....might get lucky. Craigslist Habla Español!

05-16-2018, 02:08 PM	#15
Freer Four Point Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Montgomery Hunt In: Freer, Webb County	I'd take to a Texas Direct Auto buy center or carmax and get what i could for it while it still moves.

05-16-2018, 02:20 PM	#16
Pushbutton2 Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Van,TX Hunt In: Mc Culloch County since 2015 Van Zandt County since 2017	Lease ride

05-16-2018, 02:20 PM	#17
Cabeza_De_Toro Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Waxahachie Hunt In: Mexico/ Throckmorton	New lease ride! You don’t need 4th/OD on the Ranch!

05-16-2018, 02:35 PM	#19
cz52man Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Katy, TX	Don't have a lease...Anyone wanna buy it? If not, it's off to CarMax

05-16-2018, 02:42 PM	#20
meltingfeather Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: austin Hunt In: Gillespie, San Saba & Kerr primarily	scrap that mofo

05-16-2018, 02:47 PM	#21
BrianL Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TX Hunt In: TX	In that condition, I'm guessing $300-500 at a salvage yard. I would pull the stearo system, and swap tire with used cheapos.

05-16-2018, 04:11 PM	#23
TxAg Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2007	Just spend the $2k. You were happy with the car prior to this and it's in good shape otherwise. You won't find a replacement that cheap.

05-16-2018, 05:32 PM	#25
Sackett Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, TX Hunt In: Sutton County	I'll give you $1,500, a TBH Sticker and a firm handshake for it right now.

05-16-2018, 07:43 PM	#32
cz52man Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Katy, TX	Just want to be clear with everything. Known issues with the X...AC blows but not cold, one of the O2 sensors is going out. The transmission shop said the computer is working right so that isn’t the issue. Last but not least, the TPMS computer is probably toast. All that being said the car is a good car. Never wrecked, the interior is very good (one small tear on side of drivers seat) and the engine is solid. I just want to be transparent with this thing.

05-16-2018, 08:07 PM	#33
PhotonSlinger Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lubbock	Sounds to me like you just sold it and all you asked for was advice. Win for both parties. Good luck with whatever you do.

05-17-2018, 09:42 AM	#34
cz52man Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Katy, TX	I've had a couple of offers but no one has confirmed. Please let me know asap if you are still interested in it as I've got to get it out of the guy's shop.

05-17-2018, 11:06 AM	#35
Texas Tracker Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wimberley Texas/Hunt every place I can!	I will give you 75.00 for the sound system.

05-17-2018, 11:27 AM	#36
systemnt Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montgomery Hunt In: South Texas	LS swap

05-17-2018, 12:25 PM	#37
Sackett Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, TX Hunt In: Sutton County	Sorry, replying to your PM know. Had something come up and I'm going to have to pass on it.

05-17-2018, 01:39 PM	#38
cz52man Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Katy, TX	175gr7.62 - PM sent.

05-17-2018, 01:44 PM	#39
denimdeerslayer Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hempstead Hunt In: Waller	Have you checked rockauto on prices there? I used a guy southeast of Conroe to put mine in and only charged $500.

05-17-2018, 03:25 PM	#41
cz52man Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Katy, TX	I've given up on the idea of fixing it. I've decided it is either going to Carmax in a day or two or someone here can buy it. It would cost too much to tow it back to my place or I'd do that and put it up on CL...

05-17-2018, 03:38 PM	#42
Thayden2 Four Point Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Lago Vista	Talk to a transmission guy about what it would take to rebuild it and ask if they would like to do it on the side. You can get a re-build kit and they can put it together for a lot cheaper than paying the shop to do it on there time

05-17-2018, 04:09 PM	#43
Traildust Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alvin, Texas Hunt In: The Red Dirt Area In Doss, Texas!	Is it drivable now at all?

05-17-2018, 04:51 PM	#44
cz52man Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Katy, TX	Yes. 1-3 gears work.