Good summary... I don't see pursuing litigation. The car is out of
warranty and I had ample opportunities to buy an extended warranty (they
kind of pester you to do that). I made the decision not to get the
extended warranty and in this case it was a bad call. I've made worse
decisions. My first contact with Subaru was positive and I generally
have a high regard for the company and have good experiences with the
dealership, so I'm hopeful that we can work out some relief. But if
not, that's the breaks.
My main concern was whether the reman transmission was worth the extra
cost vs a used unit. I'm coming down on the side of a reman. A used unit
would be pulled out of a wreck so who knows what it might have been
exposed to. I could have someone check it over but ultimately, I think
of a reman as a used unit that has been thoroughly scrubbed and
(probably) has the best warranty.
I'm wondering though how I'll feel about the car when it gets back. If
I'm not comfortable jumping in and taking a long trip then I will likely
sell it off. I'll see how I feel after I have the car back and have
driven it a few months.
Mark
On 5/30/2016 1:57 AM, Alan C wrote:
Mark, you have provoked a most interesting thread. A minefield of
opinions! In the end it comes down to two things: (a) getting the car
on the road again ASAP & (b) economics. The litigation route could
take months. If you are to keep the car, an exchange unit (recon) with
guarantee seems the best option. It is equivalent to having the
existing gearbox repaired. To me a new box is just not on. If you are
going to get rid of the car, find a S/H box, hopefully from a reliable
scrapyard.
Best
Alan C
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