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E39 Auto Transmission Replacement Search

Discussion in 'Member Introductions' started by CALs2003M3, Nov 16, 2016.

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    CALs2003M3

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    I'm looking to replace the automatic transmission on my 1998 528i. Any leads on a replacement with under 70,000 miles is greatly appreciated. Production date was Dec 1997 so the trany is the 4 speed GM 4L30-E. I live in the Madison, WI area.
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    charlson89

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    Have you looked into getting your transmission rebuilt. Since its a GM most transmission shops can rebuild these pretty cheaply. Might be something to look into.
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    CALs2003M3

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    Thank you Charlson89. Local transmission company quoted $3100 to have my trany rebuild. So decided to keep searching and just located a used trany & TConverter with 77,000 miles from a company in Oklahoma for $860. My local transmission company will install it for about $700. So I'm taking my chances with the used trany for about half the price of rebuilding on my 1998 5 series.
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    charlson89

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    Sounds like a good deal if all is well with the used transmission.

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