talk2marvin

I did the numbers yesterday for trading in my Jeep for a 2003 enthusiast AUTO. They had already sold it to another dealer that morning but said they can get it back with a phone call. I was up all last night searching on here bc I am familiar with the forums from having my RSX-S before my Jeep. My question is this tranny problem exclusive to the 6MT? Also they said it needs new tires, what am I looking at to replace them?

dmroberson

iTrader: (26)

what tranny problem are you referring to?

Local quotes I got for my 06 ran between $750, and $1300 per set, mounted & balanced, on my stock 18" wheels. I believe that the 03's have 17" wheels, so they'll probably be similar, maybe slightly lower.

Suggestion: Find a wholesale site online, and order from them. I got a set of Cooper all-season tires for about $550 shipped, and paid a local tire shop $60 to mount and balance. I ordered from http://www.tires-easy.com/ and it took 3 days to get the tires in. If you can find a local wholesale shop, even better, then you can get the tires same day.

talk2marvin

I was referring to the whole people replacing their tranny multiple times in 03. It seems from the posts to be specific to the Mt so I didnt know if I would be safe with the 5AT. Thanks for the quick response!

ZU L8R

iTrader: (84)

yes, the tranny issues are specific to 6MT's. Just make sure the alignment is good on it.

talk2marvin

41,000 seem like the right mileage to need new tires?
Now im freaking out about the feathering issue bc this will be my only car. Damn research! lol

Fluid1

iTrader: (19)

41k miles on tires is great, IMO. I usually get about 10-15k on the rears.

If you can afford it, really afford it (insurance, gas, maintenance) then go for it.

talk2marvin

Im used to paying a **** load for gas (93 in the RSX-S and the Jeep Wrangler at 14mpg). My only worry now is the tire issue. Parts were pretty high for the acura although I didnt have to get a whole lot done. Im gonna call the insurance company today to see how it is. My jeep is pretty high already.

davidv

iTrader: (2)

Check Tire Rack for tire prices.

talk2marvin

Looks like round 700 for tires probably more. So I drove a 2004 today w/ 24K miles AT, guy said it was a touring but it didnt have leather which I thought was standard in the touring 5AT according to Nissanhelp.com. It wasnt in the best shape and the stealership wanted 24,500 for it. I liked the drive. Went to check the tires and they had put new coopers on it so I couldnt check tire wear to look for the feathering. Im going through Asheboro on the way to Winston-Salem tomorrow and thats the location of the dealer the local dealer said they sold the 2003 Z i originally wanted to trade for. This whole feathering issue as I said before is making me weary of an 03-04.

davidv

iTrader: (2)

How is the shopping coming along?

talk2marvin

Im still lurking/researching. Im going back to look at one I found a few weeks ago this weekend. How long do you think it should take to get a car on the lot after trade-in. Theres sat in the back for two weeks? Concern relevant?

davidv

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Just keeping an eye on you.

talk2marvin

So I finally found what seems like the perfect car. Any thoughts on what I need to do before making it final tomorrow its an 04.5 (by the posted VIN) with only 7K miles. Im 2 hours from home so I dont have a mechanic I know here to look at it. It has so few miles Im worried that feathering/synchro probs may not have showed up yet. The car is really clean though doesnt have a scratch on it, was garaged etc. Is asking the service manager to check to see if TSB's were performed on the car (dont know how you say that) a reasonable thing to do?