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Originally Posted by jamesqf
Yes, but that still means you (or some previous owner) had to do at least one "maintenance" which IMHO qualifies as a major repair job.
Over a truck, sure. Over a Honda or Toyota of similar size as your Jetta, maybe not much, if anything - and that's before factoring in the cost of a timing belt replacement. Have you had to do yours, and added in the cost?
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Originally Posted by deejaaa View Post
did you read this: "Note 1: Interval for 1998-2002 ALH cars may be increased to 100k at belt replacement if updated parts are installed."
Over a truck, sure. Over a Honda or Toyota of similar size as your Jetta, maybe not much, if anything - and that's before factoring in the cost of a timing belt replacement. Have you had to do yours, and added in the cost?
I wouldn't own a Honda or Toyota so I can't figure that into the equation. if I had money at the time and no kids, it would have been a diesel Smart.
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Originally Posted by jamesqf
Yes, but that still means you (or some previous owner) had to do at least one "maintenance" which IMHO qualifies as a major repair job.
Over a truck, sure. Over a Honda or Toyota of similar size as your Jetta, maybe not much, if anything - and that's before factoring in the cost of a timing belt replacement. Have you had to do yours, and added in the cost?
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I wouldn't own a Honda or Toyota so I can't figure that into the equation. if I had money at the time and no kids, it would have been a diesel Smart.
I did a TB change 6 months after I bought it. I'm not saying it's not a major job, but after you've done one, it's not that big of a deal. what the previous owner did to the car, as far as repairs, has nothing to do with me.
these cars can be had for as little as 1,500.00 or as much as 8,000.00. engine maintenance is all part of the package. I read lots of threads on tdiclub of a new owner who broke a TB. most are in denial and are appalled that no one warned them. all I can say is, do your research.