100 Auto Gearbox - Page 4

86audicoupe · 27-04-11, 09:38 PM

I take it you don't want to try and source a second hand box and get it fitted? A risk I know but you may be lucky if you find a car that's relatively low mileage.

jwalshe · 27-04-11, 09:42 PM

I could try that - but I fear the cost would break the bank!

86audicoupe · 27-04-11, 10:18 PM

Sorry to hear that, what a shame!

I'm struggling to keep my two up together to be honest. They're not cheap these classic cars!

jwalshe · 27-04-11, 10:27 PM

It's tragic really... such a waste. Aside from the noise, you'd think it was a brand new car, both to look at and to drive!

My old Citroen CX was well catered for when it came to parts - the classic car backup was superb, right down to the tiniest part still being available. But some stupid idiot forgets to tell dealers to service a gearbox properly (design failure or shoddy service manual?) and it spells the end of what would be a perfectly engineered car. What a cock up!

And why the hell didn't I do my research and seek a manual car instead? Damn! Although I always though the auto suited this kind of car best

27-04-11, 09:38 PM	#31
86audicoupe Classic Audi Pervert! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dorset Posts: 2,182	I take it you don't want to try and source a second hand box and get it fitted? A risk I know but you may be lucky if you find a car that's relatively low mileage.

27-04-11, 09:42 PM	#32
jwalshe Grown up member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Birmingham, West Midlands Posts: 58	I could try that - but I fear the cost would break the bank!

27-04-11, 10:18 PM	#33
86audicoupe Classic Audi Pervert! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dorset Posts: 2,182	Sorry to hear that, what a shame! I'm struggling to keep my two up together to be honest. They're not cheap these classic cars!

27-04-11, 10:27 PM	#34
jwalshe Grown up member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Birmingham, West Midlands Posts: 58	It's tragic really... such a waste. Aside from the noise, you'd think it was a brand new car, both to look at and to drive! My old Citroen CX was well catered for when it came to parts - the classic car backup was superb, right down to the tiniest part still being available. But some stupid idiot forgets to tell dealers to service a gearbox properly (design failure or shoddy service manual?) and it spells the end of what would be a perfectly engineered car. What a cock up! And why the hell didn't I do my research and seek a manual car instead? Damn! Although I always though the auto suited this kind of car best