SEAT Toledo III (2005 - ) - 05 2.0 Valuation of car needing new gearbox

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Mon 26 Oct 2009 18:25
05 2.0 Valuation of car needing new gearbox - Gazmog
I have seat Toledo with a shot DSG gearbox. I have been told the box can not be repaired (can't get parts) so needs to replaced. The all in quote to replace the box with a new one is £3500. The car is 4 years old and has done 82k, so a sensible valuation with a working gearbox is £5500.

So my dilemma is what to do, get it repaired or try to sell it?

If I try to sell it, what am I likely to get for it how long will it take?

I'm just looking for options, the simple (and expensive) is to tell them to replace it, what else can I do?

Thanks

Gary
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Mon 26 Oct 2009 19:31
05 2.0 Valuation of car needing new gearbox - Galaxy
Ask around for someone who knows a garage you can trust to supply and fit a second-hand gearbox. It will save you a fortune!

To spend £3500 on a 4 year old car is ridiculous!

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Mon 26 Oct 2009 19:34
05 2.0 Valuation of car needing new gearbox - Gazmog
I was told if you fit a recon box, it will need a new ESU, that will put the price back up to a similar amount. is this true?





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