So I recently posted about my 2006 Seat Leon TDI FR 150 giving me funny noises. It has become worse and is clearly transmission related. Finally had it in to the mechanic today who had a look and confirmed that the box is indeed fooked at hardly starship miles of 125k. It's not mapped and I hardly drive it hard. Fairly but not hard.
Recon box, new DMF and clutch been quoted around £1350 incl VAT including fitting (I cannot do the work myself). Cambelt is due in the next few months and already spent far too much keeping this car in good shape. It has just been a bit of dud really and unfortunately confirmed many peoples suspicions that post 05 VAG cars are basically *****.
So, kinda thinking I will get shot of this car and although I said I would never do it, might chop it in at a dealer for something much newer. I just cannot bring myself to sell it on to someone knowing the box is on the way out. Someone in the know would clock it but with a tidy up, I am sure I could sell it if I put my mind to it. I am not prepared to do this, so opting for a new car is my preferred course of action.
Not had a second car for a while due to storage issues, so kinda thinking I will combine a daily and toy now. Up for suggestions like 2012(ish) Focus ST's or RS's and similar. I think I will avoid VAG now on principle although I have had a Golf R itch for a while.
Jap route is not for me and not really keen on Bimmers. Any Mercs that are any good?
Thought this forum was probably one of the better ones to get a feel for others experiences, as I know many of you either see many cars or have past experience of plenty.
Cost wise, preferably nothing north of £20k but if it really was awesome enough, I might consider going a bit higher. Want to now avoid diesel.
I have spent a fair bit of time trying to convince myself not to buy John's RS2 Coupe. I love it but I just know from experience that parts are a pain and for a daily, I really could do with something much much newer. 20mpg is ok, anything less is no good. It will get driven honestly with very little pootling.
Any thoughts welcome.
Cheers guys.
Recon box, new DMF and clutch been quoted around £1350 incl VAT including fitting (I cannot do the work myself). Cambelt is due in the next few months and already spent far too much keeping this car in good shape. It has just been a bit of dud really and unfortunately confirmed many peoples suspicions that post 05 VAG cars are basically *****.
So, kinda thinking I will get shot of this car and although I said I would never do it, might chop it in at a dealer for something much newer. I just cannot bring myself to sell it on to someone knowing the box is on the way out. Someone in the know would clock it but with a tidy up, I am sure I could sell it if I put my mind to it. I am not prepared to do this, so opting for a new car is my preferred course of action.
Not had a second car for a while due to storage issues, so kinda thinking I will combine a daily and toy now. Up for suggestions like 2012(ish) Focus ST's or RS's and similar. I think I will avoid VAG now on principle although I have had a Golf R itch for a while.
Jap route is not for me and not really keen on Bimmers. Any Mercs that are any good?
Thought this forum was probably one of the better ones to get a feel for others experiences, as I know many of you either see many cars or have past experience of plenty.
Cost wise, preferably nothing north of £20k but if it really was awesome enough, I might consider going a bit higher. Want to now avoid diesel.
I have spent a fair bit of time trying to convince myself not to buy John's RS2 Coupe. I love it but I just know from experience that parts are a pain and for a daily, I really could do with something much much newer. 20mpg is ok, anything less is no good. It will get driven honestly with very little pootling.
Any thoughts welcome.
Cheers guys.
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