Transmission died today on my 325Xi touring today

toddz · 08-15-2011, 10:17 AM

So I'm leaving my house this AM, and I as I pull out of my street, the car tops pulling. No gears work and a (very) slight grinding noise. Uggh. Not what the doctor ordered - especially for a Monday morning. Car is a 2001 325xi touring (wagon) with 132K miles with a automatic / tiptronic transmission.

So AAA brings it to my transmission guy (a family friend, thankfully), and I have yet to hear to verdict.

The dilemma: If the transmission needs to be replaced, is it worth it? Car has 130K miles, but with MANY new parts....pretty much entire new suspension up front. New shocks all the way around...lots of little fixes like power steering hoses, stupid things like oil pressure lights...recent tires...

I suppose one way to go is to get a used tranny for a grand and have that installed. Any way, love the car...but unsure about what to do here.

Just venting...comments / thoughts / etc are welcome.

***If I was to buy a used e46 Xi tranny, what model years would work for my 2001? Any and all e46 Xi models regardless of year?

redbull 325is · 08-15-2011, 12:46 PM

check car-part.com for used/junkyard units.

GeoffS · 08-15-2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbull 325is

check car-part.com for used/junkyard units.

QFT

If the car's in great shape, just look for another tranny - I've had good luck with car-part.com as well.

hammerheart · 08-15-2011, 03:00 PM

Turn it into a 6-speed manual xit?

Speed Density · 08-15-2011, 03:11 PM

That's rough.

I have been looking for the 5 speeds for a while, mine seems like its on the way out. Good luck finding something used, it may be a chore. I wouldnt toss the car though, a trans swap is coin but then you'll be back in business for a while.

Tony.

picog4 · 08-16-2011, 11:07 AM

Ive got 185 on original equipment and the car still runs like the day I bought it. I say fix it unless the body is really rough on it.

08-15-2011, 10:17 AM	#1
toddz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 67 My Ride: 2001 325xi Touring View My Garage	Transmission died today on my 325Xi touring today So I'm leaving my house this AM, and I as I pull out of my street, the car tops pulling. No gears work and a (very) slight grinding noise. Uggh. Not what the doctor ordered - especially for a Monday morning. Car is a 2001 325xi touring (wagon) with 132K miles with a automatic / tiptronic transmission. So AAA brings it to my transmission guy (a family friend, thankfully), and I have yet to hear to verdict. The dilemma: If the transmission needs to be replaced, is it worth it? Car has 130K miles, but with MANY new parts....pretty much entire new suspension up front. New shocks all the way around...lots of little fixes like power steering hoses, stupid things like oil pressure lights...recent tires... I suppose one way to go is to get a used tranny for a grand and have that installed. Any way, love the car...but unsure about what to do here. Just venting...comments / thoughts / etc are welcome. **If I was to buy a used e46 Xi tranny, what model years would work for my 2001? Any and all e46 Xi models regardless of year? Last edited by toddz; 08-15-2011 at 10:46 AM.*

08-15-2011, 12:46 PM	#2
redbull 325is Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 654 My Ride: 325xit/6 View My Garage	check car-part.com for used/junkyard units. __________________ Royal Elite Club of 6 Speed Tourings - founder

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08-15-2011, 03:00 PM	#4
hammerheart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 78 My Ride: 02 330XI View My Garage	Turn it into a 6-speed manual xit?

08-15-2011, 03:11 PM	#5
Speed Density Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 85 My Ride: 2001 XiT View My Garage	That's rough. I have been looking for the 5 speeds for a while, mine seems like its on the way out. Good luck finding something used, it may be a chore. I wouldnt toss the car though, a trans swap is coin but then you'll be back in business for a while. Tony.

08-16-2011, 11:07 AM	#6
picog4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Chester, Pa Posts: 8 My Ride: 02 325xi View My Garage	Ive got 185 on original equipment and the car still runs like the day I bought it. I say fix it unless the body is really rough on it.