5 cheap foreign cars with the most vulnerable gearboxes
- August 12, 2022
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Now there is a real boom in the secondary market as new car prices are going through the roof. That is why citizens have become massively interested in
Now there is a real boom in the secondary market as new car prices are going through the roof. That is why citizens have become massively interested in cheap used foreign cars and usually pay attention to cheap popular models. They may indeed be in fairly good condition, but the gearbox is fraught with many problems. About what modifications will throw a “pig in the bag”, the portal “AvtoVzglyad” says.
To begin with, let’s take a look at such a popular car among our citizens as the third generation Ford Focus. A copy of the release years 2012-2014 can now be purchased for 600,000 – 750,000 rubles. Overall, this is a reliable car, but beware of cars with a PowerShift robot transmission. It is extremely erratic, both in terms of hardware and software. So it’s easier to take the “American” on the “mechanics”.
Among the products of the Volkswagen group, we highlight models with a 5-speed manual transmission Volkswagen 02T. It was put on a large number of models. We will only pay attention to what is on the Russian market. First of all, this is the Volkswagen Polo sedan in the C6 body, which has been produced in Kaluga since 2010.
The peculiarity of the “mechanics” is that it is quite light, because the Germans used a magnesium body in the design and made the axles lightweight. These axles fail, especially if the car was powered and often started to skid. The consequences of such rides occur after running 50,000 km. When shifting, characteristic crunches can be heard and then the lever has to be literally pushed through. Obviously, such a box will not last long, and repairs are now very expensive.
The second generation Skoda Fabia (2007-2014) also received such a transmission along with a 1.6-liter engine with 105 hp. Of. These options are our most popular. Accordingly, the problems here are the same as with the Polo.
Now let’s move on to GM models. Let’s mention the first-generation Chevrolet Cruze, which is still popular, although the runs of most of the copies have already exceeded 100,000 km. One of the car’s weaknesses is the six-speed manual transmission of the Opel M32. Its bearings wore out quickly, causing the shaft to warp and shift the gear lever to the side. In 2017, the “box” was discontinued, but the “Cruises” released before that time demand more attention.
Some Opel models also suffered from this problem. After all, the transmission was installed both on the Astra J and on the older Insignia (G09 body). Since all these cars already have six-digit numbers on the odometer, the gearbox may begin to crumble.
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To begin with, let’s take a look at such a popular car among our citizens as the third generation Ford Focus. A copy of the release years 2012-2014 can now be purchased for 600,000 – 750,000 rubles. Overall, this is a reliable car, but beware of cars with a PowerShift robot transmission. It is extremely erratic, both in terms of hardware and software. So it’s easier to take the “American” on the “mechanics”.
Among the products of the Volkswagen group, we highlight models with a 5-speed manual transmission Volkswagen 02T. It was put on a large number of models. We will only pay attention to what is on the Russian market. First of all, this is the Volkswagen Polo sedan in the C6 body, which has been produced in Kaluga since 2010.
The peculiarity of the “mechanics” is that it is quite light, because the Germans used a magnesium body in the design and made the axles lightweight. These axles fail, especially if the car was powered and often started to skid. The consequences of such rides occur after running 50,000 km. When shifting, characteristic crunches can be heard and then the lever has to be literally pushed through. Obviously, such a box will not last long, and repairs are now very expensive.
The second generation Skoda Fabia (2007-2014) also received such a transmission along with a 1.6-liter engine with 105 hp. Of. These options are our most popular. Accordingly, the problems here are the same as with the Polo.
Now let’s move on to GM models. Let’s mention the first-generation Chevrolet Cruze, which is still popular, although the runs of most of the copies have already exceeded 100,000 km. One of the car’s weaknesses is the six-speed manual transmission of the Opel M32. Its bearings wore out quickly, causing the shaft to warp and shift the gear lever to the side. In 2017, the “box” was discontinued, but the “Cruises” released before that time demand more attention.
Some Opel models also suffered from this problem. After all, the transmission was installed both on the Astra J and on the older Insignia (G09 body). Since all these cars already have six-digit numbers on the odometer, the gearbox may begin to crumble.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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