F@*K!!!

So, that thing that I originally thought was the clutch, but then decided was the turbo....turned out to be the freaking clutch.

Fine.

Except that car is barely six years old and has no business with a worn out clutch.

But whatever...sometimes these things wear out.

Except that how in the freaking world is a clutch assembly on a freaking Volkswagen Jetta possibly $1300?!

Yup, you read that right. $1300 for parts, plus like $550 for labor. Plus freaking tax. Goodbye $2000.

Next time I buy a car I think I'll have to spend some time researching the cost of common, wear-and-tear parts. This is freaking outrageous.

It would likely have been cheaper if it had been the stupid turbo.

Not impressed.

(and before you ask, yes I called my old VW dealer and asked them the price to make sure I wasn't getting burned and sure enough that's what it is....at least labour is $20/hour cheaper here.)

(oh and did I mention that my battery is apparently dying and my starter is making some quirky noises so that could be another $415 sometime in the coming months. oh, how I think it's time to start really looking at the SUV I was thinking about getting...)