one litre wonder ;) Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 typical , ive had the car and nothing has went wrong untill the last month 1x intercooler pipe - £402x electric window regulators - £1101x timing belt tensioner - £262x wishbones - £602x CV joints - £1001x headunit - £250 2x tyres - £106 = £602 in 1 month... PLUS ive still got a fuel leak to fix which could either be a £300 fuel tandem pump or a couple of quid hose AND i think the front shockies have died from me battering the car round back roads and the mileage is at 90k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I've spent £1500 on the VX since I got it 11 weeks ago. And driven about 200 miles in it. Some of it was on modifications, but a lot just getting it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomnotrevo Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Wouldn't say iv had car trouble.... more that its just been in for a major service and at 47k it was due its cambelts and water pump, had it MOTd at the same time, then taxed the day after. An expense two days lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 We've had the Ibiza four years now and it's having two tyres on it today. Apart from routine servicing, that's been the only cost for wear, tear and damage. Not bad.My Fiesta is approaching three years old and hasn't cost a bean as yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lauryn Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 This week I'm getting:Windows fixedNew discs and padsNew ECU finally coded inNew bulb for rear number plateNew bulb for radiator panelsJust put new headlight bulbs in last week as one bit the dustFix sagging passenger doorProbably more I've forgotten about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 nope, mine is going up in value and costing me nothing in 8 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plug Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) snapped my c.v Edited June 3, 2009 by ricoshay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001gti Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 The only problem i seem to be aving l8ly is birds s**tin on it. and its really begining to pi$$ me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Just been into town and there was a Saab convertible parked up with the roof down, with the most enormous seagull in the world standing on it. Bet his back seats are full of ****! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Currently chasing boost leaks all around the Bora.Since the most recent update map I've found and cured one boost leak and now I've got another... FFS... the joys of running 1.7 bar of boost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 well to add to the issues ive been having , i now need - anti roll bar bushes2 front shocks possible 2 front springs as i think one of mine is about to snap due to the creaking noisei spoke to the garage today about the wishbones being done, turns out i needed a new bottom ball joint as the nut snapped off into mine as it was that jammed when tey went to take it off and the diesil leak looks like its going to be the pump thats cracked as the hose i thought it was cracked its just a coolant hose. arse.@ ricoshay - thats why i had mine replaced before they went - turns out mine were as dry as an old stick.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4T VW Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Porsche Boxster S,Major service with rear main seal replacment, £9002 Contisport N1 tyres, £280 Each2 Trackday helmets, £140 EachA trackday on Saturday, Priceless!Luckly im not paying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I'm having car troubles in the sense that I don't have one to use at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamD Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I'm having no troubles...The 1.0 is plodding along nicely.The Beemer has a flat tyre, but that's easily fixed. I'll ignore the smell of petrol, tiny oil leak, and the forthcoming MOT Phil - did you buy a VX220 or a Polo G40? Sounds like the same story I had... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Crusoe Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 if you haven't changed the hub carrier bolts i'd do that too Phil, see my comment in your owners rides section, been a few crashed where they have failed since mine. Especially if your header tank has popped, shows it has spent a lot of time outside so probably not garaged.http://www.vx220.org.uk/forums/Hub-Carrier...=bolts+corroded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleyellowblob Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 im having a lot of problem!prob had over £700 spent fixing it since i have had it, which ive had it 2 month, passed my test last friday and no car as its still not running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Porsche Boxster S,Major service with rear main seal replacment, £9002 Contisport N1 tyres, £280 Each2 Trackday helmets, £140 EachA trackday on Saturday, Priceless!Luckly im not paying! Not really the appropriate place to be showing off really...Craig was asking if people were having car problems, Not people who had rich parents... Edited June 4, 2009 by nfbr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesU Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 LOL!There are somethings money cant buy, for everything else theres your dads mastercard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4T VW Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Not really the appropriate place to be showing off really...Craig was asking if people were having car problems, Not people who had rich parents...Dont talk to me about showing off! A rear main seal going is a problem, Although you knew that because you seem to know everything about engines these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Dont talk to me about showing off! A rear main seal going is a problem, Although you knew that because you seem to know everything about engines these days...There's me thinking you meant a rear main seal for the Soft top!And after all it is kind of my business to be well informed about engines. Edited June 4, 2009 by nfbr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001gti Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) . Edited June 5, 2009 by 2001gti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt~black Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 last couple of months I've had;-service with cambelt-rocker cover gasket-arb bushes-manifold-front wishbones-door check strap-2 tyres-4 wheels re-furbed-1 abs sensor-2 tow eye covers-fuel filter-ignition leadsthink that about it but alot of coin none the less but oh well almost ready t sell now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 if you haven't changed the hub carrier bolts i'd do that too Phil, see my comment in your owners rides section, been a few crashed where they have failed since mine. Especially if your header tank has popped, shows it has spent a lot of time outside so probably not garaged.Cheers Crusoe, I'd been meaning to look it up on the VX forum but never got round to it. I'll get the bolts changed,seems like an easier job than I expected too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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