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    I'm also in the same boat. (but am in Sydney) I...

    I'm also in the same boat. (but am in Sydney)
    I need to change all 4 pad/rotors on the same car as OP.
    Not sure what is the cheapest but still good... Hmm.
  2. Okay. I think this may be the last update to this...

    Okay. I think this may be the last update to this thread for this issue. =)

    I have FINALLY received my car back lst Wednesday and returned back the Corolla Toyota lent me.
    I haven't got the...
  3. Yeah. All I can say is that it's just some...

    Yeah. All I can say is that it's just some serious case of bad luck.
    Can't believe how a balance shaft will break inside the engine.

    Anyways, VW has confirmed the parts have arrived and I will...
  4. Some progress~! VW has approved the repair...

    Some progress~!

    VW has approved the repair under their manufacturer's warranty and local VW service center has ordered the parts.
    If all goes well, I should get the car back in 3-4 weeks time....
  5. Since my last post, no update yet from VW. VW...

    Since my last post, no update yet from VW. VW here is waiting for the go ahead from headoffice but they haven't heard back yet and it has been 2 weeks since they filed the report to them! Once they...
  6. @dubrav That's some car you got there. WOW. If...

    @dubrav
    That's some car you got there. WOW. If that was a brand new car, I would be demanding a replacement. =P

    Quick Update
    - VW told me they are going to replace the whole engine. Yup, a new...
  7. Spoke to VW service person. He told me they are...

    Spoke to VW service person. He told me they are investigating and will report to headoffice to see what they say about the warranty as it has expired 2 months ago. He advised that it looks like an...
  8. Yeah. I went to the dealership today and I spoke...

    Yeah. I went to the dealership today and I spoke to the used car sales manager about this situation. He seemed ready for me as he didn't say much at all and just got me a free loan car. A toyota...
  9. UPDATE: - Toyota still has no idea what's wrong...

    UPDATE:
    - Toyota still has no idea what's wrong with my car.
    - Told me today again that they believe engine will need an overhaul or replacement.
    - They told me they will be relocating my car to...
  10. Alright. Some serious update!! i JUST got a...

    Alright. Some serious update!!

    i JUST got a call from the service center. He said the engine is quite badily damaged internally. They are seeing quite a bit of metal shavings and bits and pieces...
  11. yeah. even the mechanic who called me today told...

    yeah. even the mechanic who called me today told me oil is all there. no leaks. so might be oil pump related.
  12. hahaha. thanks guys. think i need something...

    hahaha. thanks guys. think i need something stronger than a beer. lol

    btw, it's alto mitsubishi service centre that is looking after my car. (Alto seems to own audi,toyot,mitsubish at pennant...
  13. 1. I called up VW in Chatswood (who serviced this...

    1. I called up VW in Chatswood (who serviced this car last) this morning arount 8am. They said they cannot say anything until they have a look at the car themselves.
    2. I did call reception and...
  14. Thank you again for such detailed information and...

    Thank you again for such detailed information and help. I sure will try and remain calm. I just had to vent a bit somwhere to let out what I got from those 2 guys. Being threatened just ticked me...
  15. Okay. I just got a call back. I'm FURIOUS and...

    Okay. I just got a call back. I'm FURIOUS and need a place to vent or I'll go nuts. Read this and let me know what you think.

    NEVER EVER purchase cars off Shane and Clint from Use car sales in...
  16. I checked the oil dip. It was full. Even after...

    I checked the oil dip. It was full. Even after the i shut the engine off after the problem. I never had the engine oil light light up and im sure no engine oil leaks ever happened. Not a single drop...
  17. But the dealer would their best to not replace...

    But the dealer would their best to not replace the engine right? It won't even be an option to them.... The engine surely would have been damaged while it was making such grinding sound right? Loud...
  18. The car had 40500km when I bought it. Now it has...

    The car had 40500km when I bought it. Now it has around 41800km on it I think.
  19. My Passat B6 V6 I bought 27 days ago died today. Need help.

    Grrr. :mad:

    My MY07 Passat B6 V6 3.2 FSI 4 motion I got off a Toyota dealer in March 30 died today.
    (I basically bought the car 2nd hand from that Toyota dealer a month ago)

    Last few days,...
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    I just bought this car 2nd hand. Does it now...

    I just bought this car 2nd hand. Does it now learn my style? or does it still have leftover memory of previous driver?
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    NSW Okay. I picked up my car this morning. I can...

    Okay. I picked up my car this morning. I can clearly say one thing. It's AWESOME.

    Love this car. It's lightning fast off lights. Sticks on the road even wet.
    Engine note is much louder and more...
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    I'm picking up my MY07 Passat V6 today. I hope...

    I'm picking up my MY07 Passat V6 today. I hope mine doesn't have such issues with the DSG. (I do get 3 year extended warranty)

    I'm just curious, do you think the new mechatronic unit is just...
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    Thanks for the clarification. I guess mine is...

    Thanks for the clarification. I guess mine is MY07 then at least. =)
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    LOL. I guess it's for those who really needs to...

    LOL. I guess it's for those who really needs to fill them up today and cannot wait for the cheaper tuesday. =P
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    10 cent off Shell V-Power just for today.

    I'm sure not all of you know about this so here it is. Fill'er up! =)

    http://www.colesexpress.com.au/special-offers/save-10c-per-litre-on-shell-v-power.aspx
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