3rd gear grinding

I have a 2013 Kia soul Manual 120xxx miles. 3rd gear has been grinding for quite some time (I’m assuming the synchro went out) so I have just avoided it lol. I am now looking to sell the car and would like to fix or put in a new trans so i can sell for more. Couple questions

  1. Is it worth paying to have the trans fixed should I get it replaced
  2. If swapping the trans is the better option where is a trusted source for a used or new trans
  3. If I’m swapping it how hard is the job?

TYIA

Posted May 2, 2026, 4:20 AM UTC

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