2000 VW Jetta transmission

Question

My husband and I have a 2000 VW Jetta and I loved it (when it worked) a few months ago the transmission went out. We took it to a shop in town and they said it would be around 4 grand plus labor to buy and install a new one!!! Well needless to say we don't have 4,000 sitting around. My question is has anyone ever had a transmission rebuilt or something and how much did it cost? My husband deploys in a few months and I am moving back home and wanted to take my car with me BUT I can't drive it as it now. ANY suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!!! THANKS!!!

Answer 1

well once my mate needed a new trans for his statesman. cost him like $2,500 i think. but then when he drove it one day there was nothing wrong with it. maybe u need to practice your gear changes.

Answer 2

If it costs more to get the car fixed than it's worth, it's time for you to stop throwing money down that black hole and get another car that will give you a few more years of problem-free service.

Go to Kelley Blue Books ( http://www.kbb.com ) and find out how much that 2000 Jetta is worth.  If it's worth less than the $2500 it takes to rebuild a tranny, junk it and get another car.