Recall Depreciation - Sell ?

[Bassik]

I had my polo valued at trading in price of $18k I simply laughed when they said I'd get that towards a 2011 Gti golf mk6 with 18k Km's on it for $44k. This was at a VW used car yard. I said I wouldn't take anything less the 24k. They came close to agreeing but I wasn't prepared to spend so much more for a used golf almost 20k in price difference.

Private all the way I say.

[pepperpolo]

I received my recall letter in mail, joy of joys.

Anyone have any insight as to what they are replacing, is it the metritronics (or however you say it) unit being replaced? It suggested they are waiting for parts before the next step of the recall and I will be notified by letter when the parts are in.

[wai]

I received my recall letter in mail, joy of joys.

Anyone have any insight as to what they are replacing, is it the metritronics (or however you say it) unit being replaced? It suggested they are waiting for parts before the next step of the recall and I will be notified by letter when the parts are in.

It is the Mechatronics (combination of mechanical and electronics) unit that they will be replacing.

Yep, it is going to take quite a while as the parts have to be assembled and then sent around to the dealers. The dealers have to make sure their mechanics are up to speed with what to do. They have to make sure they have sufficient loan cars, and they also have to allocate enough working space for the recall. Remember, this on top of their normal servicing work load. After all this, they have to coordinate things with their customers. Dealers are never really looking for work. They are generally booked solid every day, so it is going to be interesting how they handle things.

My Caddy had its 30,000 km service yesterday, and the dealer went through things. They are not holding their breath.

Be prepared for a little wait.

[pologti18t]

Be prepared for a little wait.

Don't say that... we will have letters to the SMH Drive editors complaining about waiting for the parts to arrive. How they can't drive their cars because they "live in terror at what might happen" every time they get in the car .....

[pologti18t]

It certainly has had an effect on the prices of new Polo GTIs in carsales.

139 new Polo GTIs available in carsales.... starting at 29K drive away.

[JimmyT]

Im glad i sold my 2011 polo gti for 27.5k back in January this year before the recal
Edit: and mine was using a lot of oil as well

[Bassik]

Im glad i sold my 2011 polo gti for 27.5k back in January this year before the recal
Edit: and mine was using a lot of oil as well

Damn right you are I've been thinking about it for a while but really been waiting for a good Golf gti to pop up. Should have bought the Golf when I was looking last year.

[kaanage]

plus my car has not been involved in the recalls.

Your GTi has the DSG involved in the recall so you will get the notice sooner or later

[ill0gitech]

Your GTi has the DSG involved in the recall so you will get the notice sooner or later

That depends on the build date according to VW

[gavs]

Your GTi has the DSG involved in the recall so you will get the notice sooner or later

Only specific DSG build code "M.." I believe is covered which containes a specific run / part number of mechatronics units that are defective. Lemonskin could be lucky and have the newer model which from memory has the letter 'A' designation at the start of it.

[pepperpolo]

Fair enough.

I was thinking i'd just do it next service and the car doesn't seem to have any problems at the moment (touch wood).

For me the reality is it has been a good reliable car from purchase to date (again touch wood). Was going to ditch it after the warranty expires given the concern but given the devaulation, I'll just keep it.

I'm not going to bother with an extended warranty, i'd be guessing those prices are now through the roof if they are even being offered anymore.

Note to self: keep wood in the car for constant good luck.

[Bassik]

So I got the recall done to my car today, lucky for me I got in pretty soon. Drove it out of the shop and straight away I noticed an immediate shudder in the early gears, I mentioned this to the service tech he informed me that they have to do a 100km check and then check again at 200km because it takes a while for the gearbox to recalculate the gear ratios again.

Anywho went to check out a Golf straight after and I'm in two minds about selling and getting a Golf. The Polo is just so unique, agile and speedy. I'm still considering selling it just need to snap up a good deal on a Golf. Also considering a tune which would be a cheaper option but maybe not so smart long term.

[LunchboxVRS]

Was at the local dealer today to get some parts for a mates bora.
Out the front they had a white polo gti only option was leather. It was a 2011 and I'd say a early one as it didn't have the stupid Bluetooth on the dash. It has just shy of 25k km on the clock and they wanted $29990
It had one wheel badly scratched and the tyres hadn't been rotated so the front where nearly bald.

I wonder what they gave trade in on it.

[Bassik]

Probably peanuts

[nomadx38]

Hey Bassik, just curious

Did they replace your clutches?
If so did they supply a part number...