# Elantra automatic repair-replacement **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [July 11, 2007, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elantra-automatic-repair-replacement/32206 "2007-07-11T08:20:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![grover](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/grover/32/5054_2.png) [@grover](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/grover)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2007, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elantra-automatic-repair-replacement/32206/1 "2007-07-11T08:20:49Z")
I saw a '99 Elantra for sale cheap , seemingly excellent condition except “no reverse”. I’m looking for useful comments. Is this common? What would I be in for to repair or replace this tranny? Price and trouble? DIY in the driveway, or no? I know this car is a modest choice, but it’s a good fit for me (my wife, that is), and a good value even if regularly priced. I don’t need commentary on that part of the equation, thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2007, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elantra-automatic-repair-replacement/32206/2 "2007-07-11T14:06:50Z")
i have an automatic trans that i can sell it has less then 40k on it, make an offer and its yours ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2007, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elantra-automatic-repair-replacement/32206/3 "2007-07-11T14:12:24Z")
i offer one dollar. it’s now mine. i will sell it you you for 200. ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2007, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elantra-automatic-repair-replacement/32206/4 "2007-07-11T14:37:57Z")
pickup a used trans on [car-part.com](http://car-part.com), and have it installed. Done deal. I’m trying to think if a 99 is a piece of junk, or is it when hyundai started to get their act together. I know those motors need timing belts every 60k miles, so make sure its done. Yes its an interference engine. ---
**Author:** ![supry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@supry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/supry)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2007, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elantra-automatic-repair-replacement/32206/5 "2007-07-12T05:40:29Z")
If the auto comes out like the manual then you could swap it in the driveway in less than a day. Viper would know more on that, but I can swap my manual trans in about 4-5 hours, mostly depending on stuck bolts. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2007, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elantra-automatic-repair-replacement/32206/6 "2007-07-13T12:59:39Z")
i can swap an auto trans in that chassis in about 3 hours, i even have the trans already ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2007, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elantra-automatic-repair-replacement/32206/7 "2007-07-13T13:19:52Z")
yeah, elantra are quite easy to swap. I had to do one for a friend and it only took a few hours. It was a bit messy for the driveway, but if you like a grease puddle, then go for it.