Euro Car Spares

[thornz]

The gearbox in the wifes Polo has just shat itshelf. Pretty much VW are quoting $3600 to supply and fit a second hand box. Does anyone on here work for anywhere that does Euro spares and could possibly get me a price for a 5speed transmission for a 2003 VW Polo 1.4.

At the $3600, its almost half the value of the piece of shit, so not really to keen on this.

Anyone able to help?

[Al]

You went to Miles didn't you?

A member here had a $3k+ bill just for removing and refitting an engine by them. They didn't even work on the engine!

[thornz]

You went to Miles didn't you?

A member here had a $3k+ bill just for removing and refitting an engine by them. They didn't even work on the engine!

Yip, wife took it to Miles.
The quote just remove the gearbox to get it checked out was $1600.

[fuel]

those Polos are disappointing excuses for a car. They aren't even a good alternative to anything Japanese with how they drive or the quality of how they are put together.

How long have you had it for?

[rollaholic]

i know nothing about the industry in chch, but in auckland most of the VAG stuff is pretty well covered by non-approved specialists if you know what i mean. that kind of place is usually the best option for a more affordable repair.

[thornz]

those Polos are disappointing excuses for a car. They aren't even a good alternative to anything Japanese with how they drive or the quality of how they are put together.

How long have you had it for?

Was the wife's mum's car and then we bought it off them 3years ago. So been in the family so to speak since new, only has 68kms on it, and the last two years have been cost after cost, and now this one, its honestly not economical to fix it. If we take teh second hand box, it has a 3 month warranty, and being second hand, every chance the same thing will happen again (even dealer said this). Seems a common issue after a quick google.

The other option is a reconditioned one ex Singapore for around $7500, which is pretty much 80% of the value of tha car

Would never have a VW again.

[Jdawg]

In Auckland:
http://www.qualitat.co.nz/
http://www.euroline.co.nz/profile.htm
I have used Euroline before and he has been pretty good when I had my Audi's. A few years back now he was right into his Golfs.

[Sick Puppy]

What about Eurorec in Christchurch? Apparently Steve there is good to deal with?

[deaf_rattle]

3sgte conversion?

[thornz]

In Auckland:
http://www.qualitat.co.nz/
http://www.euroline.co.nz/profile.htm
I have used Euroline before and he has been pretty good when I had my Audi's. A few years back now he was right into his Golfs.

Cheers,

Have fired emails to them.

Sick Puppy-will give them a try as well, though looks like they mainly do BMWs??

[Sick Puppy]

No idea to be fair, I was pointed to them for my Beemer project, I think they do Euros too? Someone in Chch has to...

[iOnic]

What's actually wrong with it? Is pulling it out (and installing it) yourself an option? That's where most of the labour (and therefore $$$) is.

[Bling]

I got two hands that can spin a spanner if needed.

[thornz]

What's actually wrong with it? Is pulling it out (and installing it) yourself an option? That's where most of the labour (and therefore $$$) is.

They arent even 100% sure. This is there description:

-Road test vehicle and confirmed noise occuring in all gears under load
-Connected sound to transmission
-Main noise is generating from from the diff
-Suspect bearings have failed
-To quote gearbox being repaired gearbox needs to be removed and stripped.

They they quoted the options outlines above.

[kiwi4agze]

VW 1.6L gearbox $900+tax. Can get it sent with my next shipment from the uk leaving in 13 days if you want.

[FST4RD]

Bit poohs that it failed after 68k's!
Or was it 68k's of women driving that caused it!

[tsoob]

take the $900 gearbox, find a local mechanic to chuck it in for cheap then trademe that sucker.

my bro wife has the same car... its a pos have told him a few times to get rid of it

[Nuty|Mike]

whats the chassis number on the car?

Best bet is euroline or aa wrekers up here ,altho a 2003 polo 1.4 Manual is stupidly rare and chances of a second hand one is next to impossible, I say cut your losses $1 reserve it and buy her a Corolla.

[Nuty|Mike]

take the $900 gearbox, find a local mechanic to chuck it in for cheap then trademe that sucker.

my bro wife has the same car... its a pos have told him a few times to get rid of it

kiwi4agze said it was a 1.6 gearbox and his is 1.4 so different ,however match up gearbox numbers and import away

[Nuty|Mike]

http://yellow.co.nz/y/Warrant+of+Fitnes ... _1705.html

Oh and try these guys (if they are still there post eq) used to be good customers of mine and are top guys.