Thinkin bout gettin another 2gn...

mopar4life · Post by **mopar4life** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:15 pm

Friend of mine has a 2000 Neon Auto, 149K miles that he wants to sell. Its automatic, white, and from what he said a DOHC 2.0L. But it has a few problems....tranny is slipping and the radiator needs replaced. How much would a auto trans run or could I just swap it to stick for the same money and how much would a raditator be? He's wantin a VERY low price (800-1000) for it. Would this be a good deal? As cheap as it is I might would keep it to beat around with when gas gets high and if I dont wanna drive my SRT-4 cause of the weather. My old trucks kill me on gas lol.

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:22 pm

If it's stock it certainly isn't a DOHC. You could swap it pretty easy to a manual, or find someone that swapped to a manual and buy their trans.

The rad shouldn't be too bad, just be sure to get one for an auto trans car since it will have the internal trans cooler.

$800 - $1000 is a little high IMO for a "damaged car" I would say $500 - $700

mopar4life · Post by **mopar4life** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:24 pm

Alright thanks man, Ill keep it in mind. Hell if I could find a replacement trans for about 200 bucks or less Id buy that car. A lil work later and its fixed. Might even do a lil bit to it unless my GF buys it off me or somethin.

Mat00ES · Post by **Mat00ES** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:58 pm

When was the last time the tranny was flushed? I did mine at 147ish and it fixed my problem, and only cost me around $30 if not less.

rseldner · Post by **rseldner** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:00 pm

read my how to on replacing a radiator to save some cash. cost me about $80 with a cheapie radiator. you could get a decent one in for around $100...

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lilnicko11 · Post by **lilnicko11** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:53 pm

$500-700. no higher i'd say.

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:49 pm

I got a brand new radiator for around $150 I think. My transmission is on it's way out as well so i'll get back to you on how much that thing will cost.

sullivan · Post by **sullivan** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:04 pm

if you do buy it, put an external tranny cooler on it. iot will save your tranny literally(make sure the tranny has a fluid temp bypass thinger)

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:59 pm

sullivan wrote:if(make sure the tranny has a fluid temp bypass thinger)

Do you mean a t'stat like Perma Cool sells?

They are well worth the $ (About $40)
The 40/41te shifts much better when the fluid temp stay constant and is not too cold. I had just a cooler on my Sundance Duster and it shifted weird. I installed one of these and it was a whole different animal.
I recommend the 1060 3/8 ports.
The 1/2" ports leave the walls too thin and the pot metal will crack with the slightest amount of torque when tightening down the nipple.
Yes I found out the hard way. Lucky for me I knew someone that could TIG weld.