Hi Everyone! I need some help. I have a 2016 MKC 2.3 L all wheel drive. It's only got 54,000 miles. Mint interior and exterior. I took it this past week for service because I have had a check engine light on and they told me that it is due to code DTC P144C. They say this is due to a stuck open vapor management valve that requires replacement. Apparently this will cost over $700. I also need rear brakes and rotors which is quoted as well around $690. They say that the lug nuts are swolen and recommend that ALL be replaced. Apparently they don't have the factory lug nuts but can get some from advance auto for $10 per piece so $200 total. The kicker here is the past 3 weeks I have noticed the first time I drive that upon acceleration it kinda jerks or makes a tug motion. They say that I need a complete transmission deconstruction which is being quoted at around $5500 and that's not even including parts. I get it, regular maintenace is fine, I was totally fine with the brakes since I have never had to do that yet but I am floored at the transmission issue. I am looking at a minimum to fix everything around $9000. I went back to the dealer that I bought the car from and they ran it thru whatever system and they are saying in excellent condition without the engine light on it would be worth around $15,500 but because of the light the max trade in I could get is $13,500.
I don't know what to think if I'm getting hustled or not. I test drive the corsair but also read that people are still having transmission issues on that model as well so I would probably only consider leasing. Can you please help me out with your thoughts and suggestions? I also test drive a mazda CX 5 which I liked and the Kia sportage which isn't really at the top of my list. Help!
I don't know what to think if I'm getting hustled or not. I test drive the corsair but also read that people are still having transmission issues on that model as well so I would probably only consider leasing. Can you please help me out with your thoughts and suggestions? I also test drive a mazda CX 5 which I liked and the Kia sportage which isn't really at the top of my list. Help!
