u/Personal_Strike_1055

I'm getting ready to replace the factory 4-spd transmission in my 2103 and my co-worker says it's best to get a new one rather than rebuilt. A new one from VAZ is about $500 and an aftermarket one costs $330. Both come from Tolyatti but he doesn't know who produces the second one. I'm assuming the second is produced under license from VAZ.

If you were me, what would you do?