# 1991 Camry - transmission went **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [June 7, 2007, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-camry-transmission-went/356 "2007-06-07T18:53:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jimkho](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d9b06d/32.png) [@jimkho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimkho)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2007, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-camry-transmission-went/356/1 "2007-06-07T18:53:38Z")
I have 1991 Camry with 62,000 miles. The transmission just went on it. My mechanic said it has to be replaced - 1100 for a used one 1800 for a new one. Can these things be fixed then reinstalled? Is car prone to tranny problems? ---
**Author:** ![TJScott2012](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e68b1a/32.png) [@TJScott2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TJScott2012)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2007, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-camry-transmission-went/356/2 "2007-06-07T20:39:10Z")
it depends on how you drive it when it goes out, you can get your transmission rebuilt that might save you some money, but 1800 sounds like to much for a new transmission, you might wanna go talk to someone else about it. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2007, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-camry-transmission-went/356/3 "2007-06-07T20:45:28Z")
62K on a 16 year old car?? Manual or automatic transmission? $1800 for a rebuild (not new) transmission sounds reasonable for a FWD Japanese car. A used automatic is a high-risk repair…That only works if you are planning to sell the car. ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2007, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-camry-transmission-went/356/4 "2007-06-07T23:38:39Z")
I doubt that anyone will do a piecemeal repair on a transmission, especially given the age of the vehicle. Nor should they attempt a partial fix; rebuild it all the way. There’s too many chances of something else going wrong later when a partial repair is done and you’re out a chunk of money. The price quoted sounds fair and I would probably recommend a rebuilt rather than a used one. A used one is fine if you’re doing the work yourself. That way, if something goes wrong with that “new” used transmission there is no one to point the finger at. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2007, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-camry-transmission-went/356/5 "2007-06-08T14:19:09Z")
I’m not too dangerous if I have a manual to help me but I haven’t done anything with transmissions. Is it reasonable to change a tranny on this car in my garage? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2007, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-camry-transmission-went/356/6 "2007-06-08T14:35:28Z")
It’s an auto. Should of posted this earlier because I went the cheap route with a used tranny that has about 70,000 miles on it. i’ve been kncking around cars for a while to keep them on the road; I’m thinking I’ll do the next replacement if it comes up. Does that seem rational or does it take special equipment and expertize.