Ixman
05-01-2009, 12:53 PM
Last week, I purchased a 2001 Jetta for the daughter's first car. It was a change for us, as we have been nonstop Honda owners for 2 decades.
I have to say that we are truly impressed with the VW - it's slick and fast! My daughter is in love, and likely will never return to Honda :) As soon as possible, I intend to send her to car control school.
However, the 5 speed transmission has begun sticking after it warms up. A local mechanic who does not work on transmissions says that he's pretty sure its the "slider" and/or "syncros." It may require a rebuild. (D'OH!)
So my question is: does anyone here know and trust a (preferably not so expensive) transmission guy? We stressed the budget a little buying it (all cash) and would like to not get brained only a few days after purchasing it.
Bonus: If it's in the Humble/Porter/Atascocita area!
I have to say that we are truly impressed with the VW - it's slick and fast! My daughter is in love, and likely will never return to Honda :) As soon as possible, I intend to send her to car control school.
However, the 5 speed transmission has begun sticking after it warms up. A local mechanic who does not work on transmissions says that he's pretty sure its the "slider" and/or "syncros." It may require a rebuild. (D'OH!)
So my question is: does anyone here know and trust a (preferably not so expensive) transmission guy? We stressed the budget a little buying it (all cash) and would like to not get brained only a few days after purchasing it.
Bonus: If it's in the Humble/Porter/Atascocita area!