And the envelope, please...
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* STUPIDEST CAR CHOICE OF 2018 *
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* MIPS *
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* "Bought a 1982 AMC Eagle for $2000, *
* However needs $3500 Transmission rebuild" *
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The Prophecy was fulfilled.
Well, I guess that writes off any personal expenses for the next six months.
The transmission was dropped and an inspection was performed. The fluid was found to be burned indeed while particles were found in the filter and the pump had failed. A used transmission is not available (that I already knew) so the only viable solution is to have this transmission torn down and completely rebuilt, which at the least comes with an 80000km warranty. Now that figure is worst-case. If they find components in the transmission are still good that cost will go down but this is still a costly mistake.