Hi everyone. I haven't posted here for a while; hope everyone is doing well.

Re: my '99 Trooper, the automatic transmission started to slip on 4th gear, and on the way to the trans shop, check trans light came on. Their diagnostic is: (1) forward pumb bad; (2) 3rd gear damaged. Rebuild cost $3,650. This shop's reputation is very good, and they may do a good rebuild. I have another estimate from my co-worker's friend for $1,400. Odometer shows 118,483 (actual about 126,000). All maintenance has been done per Isusu's manual.

Well, Considering its age and value, my decision is not to repair it and let it go, but what kind of options do I have as far as getting rid of it? Right now, the transmission is disassembled and components are in a box. I cannot move it from my driveway. Other than this trans problem, it's been running very well.

Auto salvage will pay me $100 with free towing. I thought about donating, but I don't know if any charities want a non-running car. Any recommendations?

...Eiji...

Any of the charities will take your vehicle, running or not. However, with the change in tax law, coupled with the recent precipitous drop in scrap prices, you will see little or any tax benefit from donating the vehicle.

If you were to take the $3,500 dollars and spent it on something else, what would you end up with? Not much.

Given what you have said about the condition of the rig otherwise, I would bite the bullet and have the tranny repaired.

I would consider swapping in a salvage yard tranny before dropping that kind of money on a rebuild.

Thank you very much for your replies, Jim & Steve. I haven't contacted any charities yet, but my co-worker's friend is interested in the Trooper, as he has an old car and needs something more reliable. So, instead of donating to a charity, I'll give my Trooper to him as is. He's willing to spend the money to rebuild (estimate he got is $2,400), so it should become a good transportation for his family. I'd love to see this Trooper to be in someone's service, instead of becoming parts.

It was a great truck to own, with no problems other than this transmission problem. Had a lot of fun in many places, especially at Moab ZuZoo. I'd promised my 5 year-old son that I'll take him to Moab next year, but we won't be able to do it with the Trooper.

...Eiji...

I hope to make it to Moab in 09, hopefully I'll see you and your son there too.

Eiji,

What will you replace the Trooper with?

Hi Steve,

I wanted Subaru, but now I'm driving Honda CR-V that my wife used to drive. I got her a new Honda Fit (great mileage).

...Eiji...