Wash my hands?

travster · 06-07-2008, 11:29 PM

Well, my Cougar is the first car I have ever owned. In retrospect, I think I jumped a little too quickly into purchasing this car. When I test drove it, I don't recall seeing the CEL. In fact, I didn't notice it until a few moments after I had purchased the car. Over the past week, I have determined that I need a new DPFE sensor and likely, a transmission rebuild. The car is throwing a P1744 code indicating the torque converter isn't locking. The car's engine is sitting at 163,000 miles.

Should I do myself a favor and get rid of this car while I can?

h-town-cougar · 06-07-2008, 11:34 PM

I'll sell you mine!

h-town-cougar · 06-07-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by travster

Well, my Cougar is the first car I have ever owned. In retrospect, I think I jumped a little too quickly into purchasing this car. When I test drove it, I don't recall seeing the CEL. In fact, I didn't notice it until a few moments after I had purchased the car. Over the past week, I have determined that I need a new DPFE sensor and likely, a transmission rebuild. The car is throwing a P1744 code indicating the torque converter isn't locking. The car's engine is sitting at 163,000 miles.

Should I do myself a favor and get rid of this car while I can?

I really have no advice for you except that is a lot of miles.. but I love my cougar. And I did love the first one I had! Guess thats why I got another one

MaverickFlyer · 06-07-2008, 11:48 PM

That all depends on you. If it was me I would fix it and keep it but that's just me.

travster · 06-07-2008, 11:53 PM

I payed $2100 for it. I really love the Cougar, but I'm struggling with the thought of saving $2100 again to pay for a tranny rebuild. That would bring my total expenditure to $1000 over KBB during the two weeks that I've owned the car. I'm 16 and going to college next year, so it really all comes down to money.

wadespencer99 · 06-08-2008, 12:12 AM

Did you buy it from a dealer? If so, no drivetrain warranty?

travster · 06-08-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by wadespencer99

Did you buy it from a dealer? If so, no drivetrain warranty?

Well, the guy I bought it from was selling it for a friend. The guy himself worked for a dealer, but I bought it from a private seller. Technically.

bubby · 06-08-2008, 12:41 AM

How long did you test drive it for?

travster · 06-08-2008, 01:12 AM

For five minutes. I was apprehensive because I had never driven by myself before :/. Everything seemed fine though.

kustomcougar · 06-08-2008, 01:16 AM

i say fix it, or sell it and cut your loses, that car will sell fast on the boards here

06-07-2008, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
travster NECO Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 62	Wash my hands? Well, my Cougar is the first car I have ever owned. In retrospect, I think I jumped a little too quickly into purchasing this car. When I test drove it, I don't recall seeing the CEL. In fact, I didn't notice it until a few moments after I had purchased the car. Over the past week, I have determined that I need a new DPFE sensor and likely, a transmission rebuild. The car is throwing a P1744 code indicating the torque converter isn't locking. The car's engine is sitting at 163,000 miles. Should I do myself a favor and get rid of this car while I can?

06-07-2008, 11:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
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06-07-2008, 11:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
travster NECO Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 62	Re: Wash my hands? I payed $2100 for it. I really love the Cougar, but I'm struggling with the thought of saving $2100 again to pay for a tranny rebuild. That would bring my total expenditure to $1000 over KBB during the two weeks that I've owned the car. I'm 16 and going to college next year, so it really all comes down to money. Last edited by travster; 06-08-2008 at 12:01 AM.

06-08-2008, 12:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
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06-08-2008, 01:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
travster NECO Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 62	Re: Wash my hands? For five minutes. I was apprehensive because I had never driven by myself before :/. Everything seemed fine though.

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