Re: [T3] [OT] hopping mad

[Karl Hess <hessfam@attbi.com>]

<x-flowed>Aaron,

Front wheel drive transaxle clutch jobs are expensive - even on American 
cars.  I've been there.  They typically run 3 times the cost of a rear 
wheel drive/separate transmission setup.  If you think $1,000 is high, 
try a front wheel drive automatic - even more.

Sorry for the bad news,
Karl (son has a '69 Squareback)

Aaron Clow wrote:

> Please forgive me for the off-topic post, but I'm
> looking for a little help (please e-mail me offlist if
> you have any idea)...
>
> Does anyone think $1000 for a replacement clutch on a
> 97 Jetta is anywhere near reasonable? 
>
> And if I *EVER* happen to mention that I'm thinking
> about buying a new-model VW, PLEASE someone shoot
> me... Seriously... I'm going all-aircooled as soon as
> possible. Time to pick up an old beater beetle for my
> winter/salt car.
>
> Steamed as much as I can possibly be,
> Aaron
>
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