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#4 of 527 Joe83 by joe83 Jul 13, 1999 (2:25 pm)
I own a 1998 VW GTI with the 4 cylinder motor. It took 3 tries by the dealer to keep the OBD light from coming on - finally found two places where wiring was cut due to rubbing against the body. I plan to buy a 1999 Passat GLS with the V6 and a 5 speed stick. Having owned mostly Hondas for the past few years I'm spoiled since they're basically trouble free. But I think VW has gotten its act together big time since the early to mid 1980s. Driving the Passat sold me on it and the styling is clean and timeless.
#5 of 527 holly3 by holly3 Jul 14, 1999 (7:11 pm)
We've had our '99 Passat Wagon since February and have been very happy. We did have the power steering fluid hose replaced due to a leak. We've also experienced the windshield wiper fluid dashlight coming on for no apparent reason. The mechanics were not able to replicate the problem, thus no fix yet. I would still recommend this car to my friends!
#6 of 527 rxquack by rxquack Jul 18, 1999 (5:15 pm)
Hello out there,     I have been doing alot of research on others cars for the past couple of months and have been to several cars dealerships. I recently drove to the VW dealership for no particular reason, just to see what they have to offer.     I test drove the Passat V6 with the tiptronic transmission. Needless to say the car searching is over. I am trying to buy this car in the next two weeks and I was wondering if anyone had any other problems with their passat?     Your response would be much appreciated.        Mike
#7 of 527 by guitarzan Jul 18, 1999 (9:32 pm)
Joe83, I'm a Honda man myself. All that matters to me is how the car DRIVES. How would you compare, say the Accord, and Passat? Can you drive a manual, and did you test a Passat manual?
#8 of 527 SteveL by kn505 Jul 19, 1999 (6:58 pm)
I am debating between the Audi A4 1.8T 5 speed and the VW passat 1.8 GLS. My rearch indicated they are basically the same cars. Yet crash testing data seems to indicate that the Audi is safer. Is any body compare these two cars and if so which one did you purchase and why?
#9 of 527 kn505 by abm1 Jul 19, 1999 (9:16 pm)
I looked at both these cars before buying a 323i. Both are nice cars. The A4 is sportier, but the back seat was just too small for me. Between the A4 and the Passat, I would pick the Passat for the greater room, and longer power train warranty. If the backseat didn't matter to me, then I probably would get the A4. But by the same token, I would probably also be looking at more dedicated sports cars in that case. Hope this helps Adam
#10 of 527 by rayment Jul 20, 1999 (1:58 pm)
My got my Passat 1.8T in March. Initially it ran perfectly but, after 2 months, it began to run sluggishly at low rpm. The acceleration from low rpm also was poor. Today, I went to the dealership - they say with a turbo, I have to run a higher octane fuel. Has anyone else heard this advise? Another recommendation, from a friend, is that I continue to use regular unleaded fuel, but also use an injector-cleaning additive. Steve
#11 of 527 Passat owner with troubles by newell1 Jul 21, 1999 (12:46 am)
I will first start with I love the Passat. I purchased the 1999 GLS in September of 1998 and have about 28k on the odometer. I have had some problems. Cracking sound in the front of the car when turning to the right. Dealer tried three times and still didn't fix the problem. At 23k miles the stereo, and alarm quit working. They replaced the radio. I haven't paid any money for the repairs yet. Just wasted time at the dealership. The reason I love the car is that I feel safe. Dallas, Texas traffic is awful. I drive on two of the top five worst intersections of the nation everyday. I drive in and out of traffic with easy. I shift down and go. The stereo in the Passat rocks. I stand 6'3" I feel good after a long drive. I want to purchase a AWD wagon. I will not buy until I drive the VW AWD wagon. The car looks, feels, and rides like a more expensive car. If you aren't sure what to get. I would buy buy buy a Passat.
#12 of 527 it's interesting... by squanto Jul 22, 1999 (2:43 am)
i find it interesting how many passat owners report several problems with their cars but still highly recommend the car. is this bizzaro world or do these cars have that much "charisma", that the seemingly irritating and excessive problems are overlooked? i'm not ripping just trying to tap into this concept. i've heard this from tons of passat owners. don't hear from other car owners who've had problems. i dig the styling on this car and i've driven the glx once. quite nice but what about the reliablity (please don't quote the long drivetrain warranty)...
#13 of 527 Elwood2 by elwood2 Jul 22, 1999 (3:15 am)
I have been considering ditching my '95 Trooper in favor of a Passat Wagon...but the Trooper has been essentially problem free and has lots of room for kids/dogs/equipment. What are the chances I could change to a '98 Passat Wagon with low miles and like it as much as the Trooper? Or should I look at the '99 model?

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