Transmission problems, 2003 A6, Need advice.
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CVT transmission problems, 2003 A6, Need advice.
TCM and clutch are going bad in my 03 A6 (trans code GGP).
As far as I can tell, these are my options...
1) Find used TCM online, and pay mechanic for installation and upgrade to 7-plate clutch.
Estimated cost: $2500-3000
2) Buy refurbished transmission and pay mechanic for installation.
Estimated cost: $4000-4500
3) Buy used transmission and pay mechanic for installation. (No clutch upgrade)
Estimated cost: $2200-3000
4) Sell car as is.
Estimated salvage value: $1000-1500
EDIT: have offer in hand for $2500
What would you recommend? How are my cost estimates?
My car has 141,000 miles and is in otherwise good condition mechanically. I'd guess that it'd be worth something like $6000-6500 with a repaired transmission. Also, next year I'll need to have the timing belt replaced, so I could avoid an additional ~$1500 expense if I sold the car.
Thanks in advance.
As far as I can tell, these are my options...
1) Find used TCM online, and pay mechanic for installation and upgrade to 7-plate clutch.
Estimated cost: $2500-3000
2) Buy refurbished transmission and pay mechanic for installation.
Estimated cost: $4000-4500
3) Buy used transmission and pay mechanic for installation. (No clutch upgrade)
Estimated cost: $2200-3000
4) Sell car as is.
Estimated salvage value: $1000-1500
EDIT: have offer in hand for $2500
What would you recommend? How are my cost estimates?
My car has 141,000 miles and is in otherwise good condition mechanically. I'd guess that it'd be worth something like $6000-6500 with a repaired transmission. Also, next year I'll need to have the timing belt replaced, so I could avoid an additional ~$1500 expense if I sold the car.
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by jaxonmills; Jun 21, 2012 at 11:20 PM.
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