As in limp mode.
Story:
On july 14th 2009, my 93' 325is auto tranny with 140xxx miles had the gearbox light go one and went into limp mode (only 3 gear). Did some research via this thread and found out that the only way to "fix" this problem is to replace the tranny...so I thought. Mom gave me money to replaced the tranny, problem solved.
Fast forward to now. So I drive about 200 miles each weekend to and from college. So driving home today it started to feel like it was slipping. Go out to pick up my girlfriend and then BOOM! gearbox light and limp mode again!!!! Basically my mom said oh well and its my fault that I bought a used car with high milage (even tho I told her when it happened the first time that its going to keep happening unless I do a 5spd swap, but what do I know, im just a machanic speciallizing in german cars ). My dad through the option about buying me a new car, but then all the parts I bought, some still haven't been installed (style 19s and coilovers) just gone out the window.
So now im left with 3 options: Replace transmission again, Do a 5-speed swap, or part out the car and start shopping for a new one. Replacing/swapping the transmission again would cost over a grand, money I don't have. I have another car I can DD while parting out the E36, but then all the parts,wheels, upgrades, ect would just be sold . Im not sure what to do. Help?
Story:
On july 14th 2009, my 93' 325is auto tranny with 140xxx miles had the gearbox light go one and went into limp mode (only 3 gear). Did some research via this thread and found out that the only way to "fix" this problem is to replace the tranny...so I thought. Mom gave me money to replaced the tranny, problem solved.
Fast forward to now. So I drive about 200 miles each weekend to and from college. So driving home today it started to feel like it was slipping. Go out to pick up my girlfriend and then BOOM! gearbox light and limp mode again!!!! Basically my mom said oh well and its my fault that I bought a used car with high milage (even tho I told her when it happened the first time that its going to keep happening unless I do a 5spd swap, but what do I know, im just a machanic speciallizing in german cars ). My dad through the option about buying me a new car, but then all the parts I bought, some still haven't been installed (style 19s and coilovers) just gone out the window.
So now im left with 3 options: Replace transmission again, Do a 5-speed swap, or part out the car and start shopping for a new one. Replacing/swapping the transmission again would cost over a grand, money I don't have. I have another car I can DD while parting out the E36, but then all the parts,wheels, upgrades, ect would just be sold . Im not sure what to do. Help?
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