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97 auto with no reverse, should I buy it?

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Old 07-07-2014, 09:52 PM
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97 auto with no reverse, should I buy it?

A friend wants to sell my his 1997 4WD auto. Says it has no reverse. 165k miles.
What is the likely diagnosis, and how much $$$$ should I expect to pay for repair.

I could remove & install myself, but if it needs rebuilt I would have a trans shop do that.

Im just trying to decide if its worth the trouble or what to offer.
Thanks in advance.
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The question is, is it the transmission or is it the electronics. The price of an overhaul varies a lot depending on what it needs vs what you want. Here in AK, $1700 to $5,000. At 165K, probably the transmission.
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It is definitely mechanical, not electronic in nature.
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