Looked into used tranny - $1700 for used 2008 with 9000 miles. $1400 for 2006 with 78k miles. Didn't do a lot of shopping, but I realize that all of these outfits know what a new one costs and what's available in the area. Doesn't include any of the other parts that might be needed & make sense,...

'03 Vibe with manual trans at 63k miles that was just diagnosed as needing replacement. Not sure what I'm going to do with that.An $1,800 oil leak that I didn't know about, ie, no drips, but seems to be real because I'm losing oil. Dealer said it was fairly common, and if left for long, timing chain...

Guys, thanks for the recommendations. Yes, will look into second opinions and independent shops. My fear is that parts are not available, and will have to take my chances on a used trans. So 05-08 tranny will fit 03? Sounds like something to shoot for if that's the case.The oil leak is something tha...

Just took my 2003 Vibe with 63k miles to the Toyota dealer (because I'm mad at the Pontiac dealer) for them to look into a gear/bearing noise that I was dreading the thought of what it might be. Guess the dread was justified. Dealer claims I have a bearing problem and quoted a new manual trans insta...