GirlWithaStick
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Hi..
Background - I bought an '03 TDI Jetta GLS wagon (ALH engine), an automatic with about 180k on it almost 2yrs ago. It was from the original owner who had every piece of paperwork on it and did all his work at the same dealership. When I bought it, he had already had had the transmission replaced. It was never very smooth shifting when I bought it, but had the intention of converting it to a 5 spd. Sure enough, the transmission went on it at around 195k and because I could not find anyone to do a conversion for me (anyone that I could trust/with a good reputation), I had the automatic replaced again.
Since I intended to keep this car for the long haul, I also had tons of other work done to get it in top shape (from a TDIclub recommended shop) - things done include: timing belt, glowplug harness & glow plugs, serpentine belt & tensioner, engine speed sensor, water pump. The engine runs great, there are no lights on the dash. Interior is clean, everything works. It is silver with grey leather interior, sunroof, heated seats, tinted windows. All in very good condition. a few minor rust spots (always a VA car). Mileage at ~215k.
The problem is - now at ~ 215k mileage, the transmission has a problem again. It runs in 1,2,3 but was having issues with "D". It's currently at the transmission shop awaiting my decision. Anyway, I am not in the position to keep fixing this and I haven't found anywhere that is willing to swap the transmission. It's a great car in great shape (except for the trans)
I would hope to get about 4k out of it as I have put in so much more. I realize it may be high, but really, this car needs nothing else but a trans fix. I could fix it, but have a feeling there would be more interest in people wanting to swap it out, so don't want to waste the money.
I wanted to feel out whether there would be a market for this car at this price or not? Or what would it be worth? I could also fix the transmission.
Any and all thoughts or advice welcome!
Background - I bought an '03 TDI Jetta GLS wagon (ALH engine), an automatic with about 180k on it almost 2yrs ago. It was from the original owner who had every piece of paperwork on it and did all his work at the same dealership. When I bought it, he had already had had the transmission replaced. It was never very smooth shifting when I bought it, but had the intention of converting it to a 5 spd. Sure enough, the transmission went on it at around 195k and because I could not find anyone to do a conversion for me (anyone that I could trust/with a good reputation), I had the automatic replaced again.
Since I intended to keep this car for the long haul, I also had tons of other work done to get it in top shape (from a TDIclub recommended shop) - things done include: timing belt, glowplug harness & glow plugs, serpentine belt & tensioner, engine speed sensor, water pump. The engine runs great, there are no lights on the dash. Interior is clean, everything works. It is silver with grey leather interior, sunroof, heated seats, tinted windows. All in very good condition. a few minor rust spots (always a VA car). Mileage at ~215k.
The problem is - now at ~ 215k mileage, the transmission has a problem again. It runs in 1,2,3 but was having issues with "D". It's currently at the transmission shop awaiting my decision. Anyway, I am not in the position to keep fixing this and I haven't found anywhere that is willing to swap the transmission. It's a great car in great shape (except for the trans)
I would hope to get about 4k out of it as I have put in so much more. I realize it may be high, but really, this car needs nothing else but a trans fix. I could fix it, but have a feeling there would be more interest in people wanting to swap it out, so don't want to waste the money.
I wanted to feel out whether there would be a market for this car at this price or not? Or what would it be worth? I could also fix the transmission.
Any and all thoughts or advice welcome!