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I-95 Song
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On the verge of 130,000 miles, the transmission has had it. The estimate to replace the transmission $9,000.

I liked the Kizashi generally. I liked driving it. It was not as good as the Honda Accord (my trade in for the Kizashi). I won't miss changing headlight bulbs every other month. I'll never have another CVT.

Thank goodness for mechanical breakdown insurance. The Kizashi has been replaced By a new VW Passat. Bigger, faster, better gas mileage, and I hope it lasts for a little longer.
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nytq
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Sad to hear it. Did you experience any symptoms leading up to the failure? Has fluids been changed at recommended intervals? Good luck with the Passat. I'm sure it's a good car. I just can't get over VW's diesel scam, so now I don't trust the brand at all. Although I would go for a dirt cheap golf r.
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Marcov71
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$90000???????!!!!!! To replace transmission?
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bootymac
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Sorry to hear. For anyone that's curious, it was a 2010 model.
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G13b
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Finding it hard to believe $9k for a transmission, can you get it rebuild?
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Ronzuki
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G13b wrote:Finding it hard to believe $9k for a transmission, can you get it rebuild?
Easily believable since the only place to get it new is from Suzuki. Check out the OE prices for just about anything for a K and you'll see utter ridiculousness. I'd suspect the TCM would also be included along with the trans in that estimate as well. Rebuild a CVT? Not likely or even a good idea.
Ron

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Woodie
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KuroNekko
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$9000 for a new CVT is absurd. That's about twice the value of your entire car with a working transmission with that mileage. Can't blame you for ditching the car.
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coref1
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On the positive side today I was told of a friend who's 9 year old Toyota Corolla with a traditional auto that developed some type of problem. Not sure what the problem was but it was significant enough to offload the car. Thats a Toyota with a traditional auto.
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