hi folks,
I've got a 2004 TDI with just shy of 200,000 miles. mechanic says it needs a new turbo and intercooler. that's a pretty big ticket item for me, so I'll be getting another opinion before I go ahead. assuming those things do need replaced, does it make sense to use stock parts or something aftermarket?
I'm most interested in fuel economy and reliability. I drive really conservatively, so I'm not interested in making this into a race car. it looks like prices for the original equipment and aftermarket stuff are pretty comparable, though
this looks substantially cheaper than the $1300 I've been quoted for a stock replacement.
either way, this will be something I pay somebody else to do, as I have neither the time nor the wrenching skills/tools to do it myself.
thanks.