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Zedbra · 10-08-2014, 08:56 PM

So I was just messaging my friend and his car was traded in in November with 80k on it, the dealer gave him $12.5k for it and it did not have leather. So, this is not his car and may or may not be a decent deal 0 it's only a good deal if you think so or need it.

I would certainly use the timing belt as leverage, and if they say it was done then demand a receipt, Even then., I would be tempted to take it to a trusted shop so that you know it was done right. If the belts go, so does your motor. Timing belt swap also replaces pulley and the water pump at the same time; hence the cost.

As for 'don't buy an automatic' - as I stated, these 09A trannies are solid. In fact, try to find a trusted VW mechanic that has needed to replace one. <----good luck with that. I have had a tune in my auto now for 180k and I often spin the tires and generally torture my Dub and it keeps on going. I did have to replace the transmission solenoids at 250k, (about the time most cars go to die) and that cost me $400 as I did the work myself.

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Zedbra Meet on the Level and Part on the Square Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Squampton Posts: 1,662 Thanked 2,093 Times in 669 Posts Failed 187 Times in 69 Posts	So I was just messaging my friend and his car was traded in in November with 80k on it, the dealer gave him $12.5k for it and it did not have leather. So, this is not his car and may or may not be a decent deal 0 it's only a good deal if you think so or need it. I would certainly use the timing belt as leverage, and if they say it was done then demand a receipt, Even then., I would be tempted to take it to a trusted shop so that you know it was done right. If the belts go, so does your motor. Timing belt swap also replaces pulley and the water pump at the same time; hence the cost. As for 'don't buy an automatic' - as I stated, these 09A trannies are solid. In fact, try to find a trusted VW mechanic that has needed to replace one. <----good luck with that. I have had a tune in my auto now for 180k and I often spin the tires and generally torture my Dub and it keeps on going. I did have to replace the transmission solenoids at 250k, (about the time most cars go to die) and that cost me $400 as I did the work myself.