2000 Buick LeSabre Transmission Cost

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SLABMAN
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Hopefully someone can tell me if these repair costs are legit. My mother in law had problem with her 2000 Buick Lasabre, 72k. They diagnosed for $195, then replaced Torque converter and flywheel. TC parts were $300, $60 for flywheel, $507 labor to install.
Still made a noise; now they are saying it needs a rebuilt transmission, $2600 for parts, another $507 for labor. Is it me, or does this seem on the high side? Also, shouldn't the transmission problem have shown up when the diagnosed for new converter and flywheel.
Thanks, any input is appreciated.
Jan 12, 2007 at 1:42 AM
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JDL
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Sorry for the late reply.

You should have called around to different shops and tried to get an estimate for the work. I don't know the labor rates for that shop? Yes, the costs sound high.

You could have got an estimate on a rebuilt tranny from different shops. The cheapest place may not be the best, but, it would give you an idea about the costs.
Mar 17, 2015 at 3:53 AM

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The quoted transmission costs sound high. Get rebuilt-transmission estimates from several shops before approving the work; the lowest price is not always the best choice.

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The owner asked whether diagnosis, torque converter, flywheel, and later rebuilt-transmission charges for a 2000 Buick LeSabre were high, and why the transmission problem was not found earlier. The expert said the costs sound high and recommended comparing estimates from other shops.

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