# Trade-in value vs repair **URL:** \ **Category:** Buying/Selling\ **Tags:** nissan, altima\ **Created:** [February 22, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value-vs-repair/182631 "2022-02-22T22:39:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![bcohen2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value-vs-repair/182631/21 "2022-02-26T20:08:01Z")
> [@Triedaq](#): > > I thought seriously about trading the Rambler, but instead got recommendations for the best independent shop.in town and had the transmission repaired. That turned out to be a good decision. The Rambler got us through school and a couple years beyond. That’s great, but there is a big difference between investing in repairs for a car which broke down due to normal wear-and-tear, bad luck, etc. versus investing in repairs for a car which has known design defects _which will continue to be a problem even after repair(s) are completed_. Your Rambler was a decent car (for its day) whereas the Nissan CVT-equipped models are not. I stand by my advice to sell the car “as-is” and not put another dime into it. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2022, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value-vs-repair/182631/22 "2022-02-26T20:21:01Z")
dealer offered $9k and you owe $5k. good. does dealer offer require you to buy a car from them? or is it cash? ---
**Author:** ![rodgersl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8e7dd6/32.png) [@rodgersl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodgersl)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value-vs-repair/182631/23 "2022-02-26T21:25:20Z")
Dealer offered $8k cash - they said possibly more for trade-in. I got a better offer from another dealership and decided to part ways with this one and go new rather than repair. ---
**Author:** ![rodgersl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8e7dd6/32.png) [@rodgersl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodgersl)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value-vs-repair/182631/24 "2022-02-26T21:27:54Z")
I found a dealership offering a good deal more than what Nissan offered. I did speak with a local transmission guy, but even he said the repair would be a little pricey. I decided ultimately to part ways with the Altima and go for a new vehicle. I appreciate all the info and input - it’s been extremely helpful! ---
**Author:** ![Triedaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2022, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value-vs-repair/182631/25 "2022-02-26T21:46:27Z")
@bcohen2010 You may be right. I thought Nissan may have made some improved parts for the CVT transmissions and the replacement or repaired transmissions would be more reliable. I have only driven one vehicle with s CVT. It reminded me of the Chevrolet PowerGlide of the early 1950s. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2022, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value-vs-repair/182631/26 "2022-02-26T22:02:29Z")
> [@Triedaq](#): > > I have only driven one vehicle with s CVT. It reminded me of the Chevrolet PowerGlide of the early 1950s. I have also only driven on vehicle with CVT–a brand-new Crosstrek. I found nothing unusual about the way that it drove, and I have to think that there is a difference from one make to another in terms of both the performance and the reliability of CVTs, ---
**Author:** ![Triedaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value-vs-repair/182631/27 "2022-02-26T22:50:05Z")
@VDCdriver I like to compare the PowerGlide and DynaFlow automatic transmissions of the Chevrolet and Buick of the ,early 1950s and the 4 speed Hydramatic transmission of the other GM makes with the CVT and multispeed transmissions of today. The PowerGlide and DynaFlow depended completely on the torque converter and did not shift while the Hydramatic had 4 speeds but had s fluid coupling with no torque multiplication. Back then, I thought the Hydramatic was the way to go. Today, I prefer a multispeed automatic to the CVT even though the CVT doesn’t have the slippage of the PowerGlide and DynaFlow of the old days. ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2022, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value-vs-repair/182631/28 "2022-02-26T23:07:53Z")
here is some info for your read pleasure. 😆 > **[Chevy Transmission Recommendations | Skip White Performance - We have the...](https://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/tech/transmission-choice/)** > > Skip White Performance provides many high performance racing and engine products such as, stroker engines, turn-key engines, cylinder heads and pistons ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value-vs-repair/182631/29 "2022-02-26T23:13:31Z")
[Dynaflow, Turboglide, Roto Hydra-Matic, and Other Early GM Automatics \> Ate Up With Motor](https://ateupwithmotor.com/terms-technology-definitions/hydramatic-history-part-2/view-all/) ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value-vs-repair/182631/30 "2022-02-27T13:55:41Z")
Wonder what OP got? Another Nissan? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value-vs-repair/182631.md?page=1)