eBay rebuilt trannies?

[Russ in CT]

Has anyone tried the eBay rebuilt Trannies? There seems to be two compaines doing it, one called RoadMaster (whereabouts unknown), and Phoenix Remanufactured Transmissions (of AZ of course).

Both are ~$800, including the TC, which seems a little too good to be true (the local shop wants over $2400 for the same thing, plus the cost to R/R it).

If anyone has done it, how did it work out?

 

[Glacier991]

Overall I think the group experience is not stellar with E-Bay rebuilt trannies.

 

[jrgaylor]

I got one from Phoenix Remanufactured Transmissions, I paid extra for kevlar clutches,transgo shift kit and high stall torque converter.
final price around $1200 plus shipping and - core charge.
No problems so far, the thing is with the A4LD you never know when they are going to go. Even if someone went through and "built it" I still would not fully trust the A4LD.
IMO

 

[Jason94sport]

I got a 5 speed from Phoenix Remanufactured Transmissions a while back for my old 94 sport. It seemed well built. I put 10K miles on it before I sold the X. Didn't have a problem with it, or the company.

 

[MARTY196]

I also bought one from phoenix transmission almost 1 yr ago and so far i havn't had any problems with it mine is also a 5 speed

 

[Glacier991]

well so far several good endoresements for the online shops - Phoenix in particular! Nice to hear some feedback that is good.

 

[Russ in CT]

Thanks guys, I'll be seriously considering going this route unless I can find someone locally that will do the whole job for under $2K.