Hi guys:

I'm a recent member - just bought a 99 Sunfire GT 5-Speed Vert (85k on it) a few weeks ago and just recently had a problem which has been described on other forums as a possible shift cable break. I was driving along on a freeway when traffic started up and I tried to downshift into 2nd it wouldnt let me - was stuck in 3rd and the shifter was loose between 3-4 and would not go side to side or get out of third gear - I pulled over, called AAA, and they towed me to a garage that they recommended near my house. Reading these forums told me that it might be as simple as a shift cable break - so I told that to the guy and he said he'd look into it. First call was: about $200 to open it up can check the shift cables. I said OK. Second call a few minutes ago: shift cables look fine - transmission needs to be opened up - $2600 and fixed, and while its open replace clutch for another $500. So top end $3100 to repair.

My question to you guys is: am I getting ripped off? Is that a reasonable price to pay. I'm hesitating cause thats nearly as much as I've paid for the car already. What do you guys think - am I getting ripped off? Just wanted to get a read from you guys....

one of your cables have come off/broken. used to happen to mine all the time before i replaced my cables. same EXACT symptoms.



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