how long will an AUTOMATIC TRANNY last for??? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

90celica · 10-03-2005, 08:35 AM

how long will an AUTOMATIC TRANNY last for???

I am thinking about purchasing a 1990 Celica GTS with 380,000kms. The car is in very good condition, but I am worried that the tranny may die soon, since it is the original tranny!

Thanks for your help.

92gtscelica · 10-03-2005, 10:52 AM

It all depends of how the car was treated and if the tranny was flushed at the proper times. Its hard to tell and i doubt anyone will come out and say i abused the tranny.

90celica · 10-03-2005, 10:56 AM

do manual trannys last longer than automatic trannys???

thousand_five · 10-03-2005, 11:24 AM

It depends..... If someone has some raunchy shifting habbits automatic will last longer. Generally Manuals will last longer.

92gtscelica · 10-03-2005, 07:17 PM

The tranny can be rebuilt for about 800 bucks pulled and everything which I don't think is all that bad. Manual trans may last longer but you also have to remember the clutches don't last forever either. I would talk him down a little saying you may need the trans rebuilt and see what he will say