Jasper transmission price quote $5400?!

[Gascrazy]

So I’ve been doing some research & decided to go with jasper for the fact it comes with a 3yr 100k warranty. But I’m not sure about spending 5400 on the trans. I have 211k been a good truck but I’m still on the fence. What do you guys think?

 

[frito]

It depends on a lot of things. What's the overall condition it - rusted and falling apart or generally good shape? What are your long term plans for it - want to keep it for years to come or get rid of it in a year or two?

These things have proven to go 300,000 400,000 thousand miles. If it's in decent shape and you plan to keep it for years to come the cost would be worth it to me.

 

[Gascrazy]

It depends on a lot of things. What's the overall condition it - rusted and falling apart or generally good shape? What are your long term plans for it - want to keep it for years to come or get rid of it in a year or two?

These things have proven to go 300,000 400,000 thousand miles. If it's in decent shape and you plan to keep it for years to come the cost would be worth it to me.

Condition is really good. Never let me down. Besides simple maintenance It’s been a really good truck. No rust from being in GA all it’s life. I plan on keeping it just kinda hesitated cause I could put that money into a new truck & just sell this one. I think it’s more so the miles that have me worried cause once the transmission is in it’s ride or die lol ima do whatever to make sure I get my money back

 

[ygmn]

Is that for Tranny + Remove old and install new?

Might be able to shop around at various service shops that deal with Jasper.

Also other tranny suppliers out there may be better deal in your area.

 

[TINMAN]

That's a big investment.
Based on what your saying about your AV's history, 'I' would spend short term repair $$$ and trade.
But if you blindly love it, take the long term risk.

 

[Gascrazy]

Is that for Tranny + Remove old and install new?

Might be able to shop around at various service shops that deal with Jasper.

Also other tranny suppliers out there may be better deal in your area.

Yes removal & install of new. I’ve done my research but not finding anything close to this warranty. I’m moving to norfolk,va soon so I need something with a warranty that’s reputable anywhere I go. Not to many transmission shops in pooler,GA

 

[Gascrazy]

That's a big investment.
Based on what your saying about your AV's history, 'I' would spend short term repair $$$ and trade.
But if you blindly love it, take the long term risk.

Honestly I’m not in love with the truck at all. I actually just got it my uncle sold it to me for $2000 so I got a steal not sure if I want to spend the money on the brand new transmission thou. I take it as Atleast I know the history & it being one owner but that type of investment is scary

 

[EXT4ME]

Honestly I’m not in love with the truck at all. I actually just got it my uncle sold it to me for $2000 so I got a steal not sure if I want to spend the money on the brand new transmission thou. I take it as Atleast I know the history & it being one owner but that type of investment is scary

Is rebuilding your current transmission not an option?

I have had many GM truck transmissions rebuilt over the years and I generally pay in the $1800-2400, even at a dealer.

I have never had to rebuild a transmission a second time and I drive my trucks until they are practically worthless.

When the transmission goes out in my 2003 Z-66, which has 253K miles on the OEM build, I am already planning on having it rebuilt.

 

[Gascrazy]

Is rebuilding your current transmission not an option?

I have had many GM truck transmissions rebuilt over the years and I generally pay in the $1800-2400, even at a dealer.

I have never had to rebuild a transmission a second time and I drive my trucks until they are practically worthless.

When the transmission goes out in my 2003 Z-66, which has 253K miles on the OEM build, I am already planning on having it rebuilt.

I would be more than happy to pay that price! But everywhere I’m calling is starting at 3k plus even aamco,local shops, etc it’s a little higher for the jasper because of the warranty but thats just what they go for I assume. Considering it’s a complete removal & install, programming, fluid. The transmission alone is $3589

 

[EXT4ME]

My rebuilds were turnkey, from dropping the truck off to picking it back up fixed.

Both at a dealer and at independent repair shops.

I have nothing against putting a Jasper in your truck.

I have plans to have one of their engines put in my 2004 EXT.

The price you are paying for that transmission is a bargain compared to what I am going to drop on my engine.

But, my EXT is well worth it to me.

Best of luck with your repair.

 

[Gascrazy]

My rebuilds were turnkey, from dropping the truck off to picking it back up fixed.

Both at a dealer and at independent repair shops.

I have nothing against putting a Jasper in your truck.

I have plans to have one of their engines put in my 2004 EXT.

The price you are paying for that transmission is a bargain compared to what I am going to drop on my engine.

But, my EXT is well worth it to me.

Best of luck with your repair.

I wonder why the major price differences that’s one of my main reason if hesitation. Thank you for responding!

 

[Raekal]

Does anyone happen to know the specifics on a GM reman warranty? For kicks and giggles, i was looking up the price for a 2011 ltz trans, and they seem to be stocked right around $3000. But im trying to figure out if they're covered by the typical 3yr/ 100,000 warranty (light truck series 10-30), or a 18mo/ 100,000 warranty (medium truck series 40-80). I cant figure out what the "series" naming scheme refers to. is it the last digits in the model ex: 6l80/4l60/4l80? Last I checked, they're all technically light duty trucks and the first letter correlates to the number of gears. So I figured I'd ask.


Not sure if this is another option to have priced out for you crazy, but I was curious. Ive been surprised and disappointed on and off on the cost of certain dealer repairs. For me, it comes down to the warranty, and the ease of using that warranty. Like you said, if you're going to do it, you want it to be something that comes with you. I personally don't (thankfully) have experiences having to rebuild/ replace any of my transmissions but I know my father said that their customers had been pleased with the Jasper products they had installed into their cars. You can definitely ask the same shops for the cost of a rebuild, if they do them, but those are shop-specific warranties usually when offered if i'm not mistaken.

 

[TINMAN]

Yes removal & install of new. I’ve done my research but not finding anything close to this warranty. I’m moving to norfolk,va soon so I need something with a warranty that’s reputable anywhere I go. Not to many transmission shops in pooler,GA

Speaking of Pooler Ga.,
the Police Chief was a member here,

mnr602​

Best of luck.

 

[2004Slickside]

I wonder why the major price differences that’s one of my main reason if hesitation. Thank you for responding

Probably because your 2011 LTZ does not have a 4L60e trans (4 speed OD). It probably has a 6-speed trans which is more expensive.

If you have $2K in a 2011 and it's nice - then it is definitely worth it. Looks like your uncle did you a big favor when he sold it to you. Cars are expensive, and only new ones come with a warranty.

From a practical standpoint - look at what insurance would give you if the vehicle was totaled. That is it's functional value when driving it. I'm sure that $2K + 5K for the trans = 7K is less than where insurance would total it at. But if you bought it for 10K and had to put a 10K motor into it, then that would be exceeding it's functional value. And no, new transmission and engines do not make the vehicle worth any more in the typical market - a vehicle is expected to function properly.

Vehicles semi-equivalent to Avalanches cost 60K or more today. They depreciate a LOT the first 3 years. A lot to pay for a warranty. The rest of us just smile and fix our vehicles.

I would certainly have a quality trans shop see if you trans has a simple electrical problem before replacing it.

 

[2004Slickside]

Here's a shop in Morganstown WV. Brad at Ottomatics has helped a lot of guys on the Internet over on the Blazer forum. If you describe your transmission problems to him, he can tell you if it is likely to be easily fixed or require a complete rebuild. He can even tell how to repair on any level if you are mechanically experienced. Also he could advise on price for your trans repairs and quality of rebuilt units. I have seen him help many people at no benefit to himself.

Be patient...... ask very nicely...... tell him that Les from the Blazer Forum told you about him. He's a sharp trans guy and very experienced.

https://www.facebook.com/Transman304

 

[2004Slickside]

From the Ottomatic Facebook Page:

Here are some of the more common choices for repairing your car’s transmission, and some of the pros and cons for each one.

New Transmission
In general, there’s no such thing as a “new” transmission… at least, not one that you can buy. The only new transmissions are those on the assembly line, going into new cars.
The transmissions that many people call new are actually remanufactured. These are transmissions that failed and have been rebuilt to factory specifications. Basically they’re the same as any other rebuilt or remanufactured transmission.
Why is this distinction important? Because when you’re comparing pricing, you want to compare apples to apples. You might assume a new transmission is better than a rebuilt one so it’s worth more. But since there’s really no such thing as a new transmission available, there’s no point in paying more for a transmission simply because someone is calling new.

Rebuilt Transmission
When we say a transmission has been rebuilt, we’re generally talking about having a transmission specialist fix your car’s transmission, as opposed to installing a different transmission (that’s called a reman).
The technician removes your car’s transmission and takes it apart, down to nuts and bolts. Then he cleans and examines each component. He discards and replaces all the components that are supposed to wear, such as clutches and bands.
He examines any metal parts and replaces any worn or damaged components. And he performs any updates to bring your transmission to like-new condition. Finally, he reassembles the whole thing, installing new gaskets and seals.
What you end up with is a transmission that’s effectively new; better than new, in fact, thanks to the updates installed. Rebuilds and remans are generally the most expensive types of repairs.
Other names for this service include refurbished, reconditioned, or overhauled. These are all just different ways to say rebuilt.

Remanufactured Transmission
Generally, a remanufactured transmission — or “reman” — is the same as a rebuilt transmission, except the transmission was rebuilt in a factory setting instead of the repair shop. And the reman transmission is usually taken from a different vehicle, rebuilt, and installed in your car, as opposed to rebuilding the one that came with your car.
There’s nothing wrong with using a reman transmission; the rebuild process is pretty much the same as any other rebuild. The problem comes in if the reman failed in an unusual manner; one that the technician might overlook, such as a slightly porous case.
Since the technician never diagnosed the transmission while it was in the car, he has no way of identifying the root cause of the failure. In that situation, buying a reman could leave you with someone else’s problems.
The advantage of a reman is that there are generally no surprises; the price is the price, and it won’t go up if the shop discovers additional damage during disassembly. The downside is you’re going to pay for those additional repairs, whether your transmission needed them or not.

Repaired Transmission
Maybe your transmission doesn’t have a lot of miles on it. Or maybe everything looks okay, except for one component that broke or failed. In that case a targeted repair might be just the ticket.
With a targeted repair, the technician repairs or replaces one specific component or system. For example, if the input shaft snapped or a solenoid failed, those parts can be replaced without rebuilding the entire transmission.
Another type of repair is a reseal; that’s where the transmission was leaking, but the internal components are still in good shape. In that case the technician replaces the seals and gaskets to correct the leaks, which buys you more life from the rest of the transmission.
Repairs generally cost less than a rebuild or a reman, but they carry an element of risk. After a repair, the shop will only warrant the components or systems they repaired. And generally that warranty will be shorter than you might expect with a complete rebuild.

Used Transmission
Another possibility today is to have a used transmission installed. Used transmissions have become a viable option because insurance companies are often totaling cars simply because the airbags deployed. The rest of the car may be in terrific condition, with very low mileage.
A used transmission may cost hundreds less than a rebuild. On the other hand, most shops won’t offer the same type of warranty on a used transmission, so there is a trade-off.
Keep in mind that not every option may be practical for you. A lot depends on the type of car you have, the mileage, the type of failure, and more.

 

[EXT4ME]

And this is why I have mine rebuilt locally with good success.

 

[hotpa2d2]

I had my transmission replaced in Las Vegas a little over 4 years ago. This place is fantastic..

Just had an ASE Certified Master Technician give my truck a once over, he said transmission looked brand new and everything is perfect.

 

[ygmn]

That is a good respectable price today as well as 4+ years ago....

Part price is great and labor charge is awesome.

I would use that guy more if he did good work...

 

[2SmokinBarrels]

No kidding great price. Old school invoice has got to be old school mechanic. Still has a fax machine . Rebuilding or replacing anything is expected after so many miles. My Av is worth it

 

[2004Slickside]

I had my transmission replaced in Las Vegas a little over 4 years ago. This place is fantastic..

Just had an ASE Certified Master Technician give my truck a once over, he said transmission looked brand new and everything is perfect.

I'm sure this is for a 4-speed (not a 6-speed). I think that is probably the difference here. OP has never stated which one he has in a 2011 LTZ.

 

[BainMan]

I'm sure this is for a 4-speed (not a 6-speed). I think that is probably the difference here. OP has never stated which one he has in a 2011 LTZ.

2009-2013 were a 6-speed, 6l80 transmission.

 

[2004Slickside]

Thanks Bainman. Wasn't sure of the exact years.