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#502 of 527 by pat455 Jul 17, 2000 (5:45 pm)
m9431 - I suggest you do a Topic Search (on the left side of this page) for Passat and read up on the Passat topics in the Sedans conference. Keep in mind that this conference specifically focuses on maintenance and repair issues, so you won't find a very balanced viewpoint on the Passat in this conference. glsammi - You might want to do the same thing. Also, if you want to see what problems have been discussed here in this topic, use the "scroll up" or "jump to" features at the top of this page under the topic title to navigate through the previous postings. Pat Community Leader/Maintenance & Repair Conference
#503 of 527 Thanks for the advice... by m9431 Jul 19, 2000 (12:30 am)
...to further investigate Passat topics; I realize that, statistically, I'm going to hear more about problems especially on this post. Admittedly, my earlier note using the word "horror" was an overstatement. (Shame on me.) The Passat really is a fine machine--certainly a lot for the money and soooo much fun to drive. (Love that VW still provides a 5-spd manual tranny and may go to 6-spd). Yet I see less "issues" with the Accord. You can see that I'm torn between which to buy as each has pros and cons. Hmmm...if only Honda and VW worked together to produce a vehicle.....
#504 of 527 Air Bag light by cgerald Jul 19, 2000 (3:18 pm)
My airbag light is on in my 1999 VW Passat. The dealer has changed the "clock spring". Next they plan to change the airbag itself, which I've read doesn't fix the problem. Does anyone have a solution to the problem?
#505 of 527 m9431 by jfriedl Jul 22, 2000 (10:25 pm)
My wife and I bought a 1998 Accord when our 1996 Passat got totaled by a delivery van. We loved our Passat to death and "settled" for the Accord because nobody had anything on the lots (GM on strike, Passat just introduced & limited supply) as we were buying in between model years. There was an abundance of Accords though. Final summary, we both wish we leased instead of buying so we could get what we really want in less time. There is a nasty rattle in the trunk that was fixed once around 10,000 miles and has come back. They haven't been able to fix it since. It has come extremely close to overheating twice (not in hot weather) and the dealer has found nothing. It is boring to drive since Honda doesn't offer a sport package. It looks good but that's about all I can say nice about it. I can't yet figure out why it is touted as being so great with the issues we have had. I had less with my 1991 S-10 Blazer (now with 197,000 mile on it)! We are now in the market for me and it has been narrowed to the Passat and a BMW 3 series. While I don't like front wheel drive, I may wind up with the Passat solely for financial reasons. Of the cars I have test driven (limited to performance oriented sedans) the Passat has come out ahead of the non-BMW bread. If it provides an experience similar to that of our 1996 Passat, I don't think I will be too disappointed.
#506 of 527 down to bmw or passat by dweller Jul 23, 2000 (8:06 pm)
jfriedl, i bought the jetta and love it , no issues so far . if i didnt already have a suburban to finish paying for, i would have liked to have bought a passat, but i would have loved to buy an AUDI s4 . these are awesome machines for the bucks37-40 k. If money is a major factor look at the A4 Audi it is a steal for around $25k.
#507 of 527 Passat /Audi A4 by rickrover Jul 26, 2000 (5:07 pm)
Don't forget the Audi A4 and Passat are mechanically identical, suspension and all. The Passat's longer wheelbase is about the only difference underneath. I've installed an S4 suspension in my Passat. Eibach sport springs (lowered it 1.3") bilstein shocks, Neuspeed front and rear sway bars (in same diameter as S4) and 18" wheels with 225 Euro T/A tires(a little beyond an S4) the result is amazing, it's not rough at all, just very controlled. I'm obviously missing Quattro but I don't have the heavy bi turbo V6 in front, the 1.8t seems a lot more balanced.
#508 of 527 Strange noise by thicks23 Jul 28, 2000 (9:30 pm)
My mom has a '00 Passat GLX and for some reason a loud moaning noise comes from the right side of the dash when you switch to recirculation on the climate control. Is this normal? She hasn't paid much attention to it but I noticed it when I drove it yesterday. It switches to recirculation like it's supposed to so it does work but that noise is awful. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
#509 of 527 Passat safety by myfriend Jul 29, 2000 (3:20 pm)
I am a Passat owner for life. I was recently in an accident where someone ran a red light going about 50 mph. They totaled my car and I managed to get away with non-life threatening injuries. The EMT told me that if I had not been driving a safe car, I would not have made it. Front and side airbags are critical! There was nothing left of my car. They also hold up on their value - the insurance company gave me about what I paid for it.
#510 of 527 Hello myfriend by pat455 Jul 29, 2000 (5:57 pm)
Welcome to Town Hall. Glad to hear the Passat took such good care of you, so to speak. Have you bought another? Sounds like it must have been a terrible accident, and quite frightening. It's really good to hear that you are okay. If you are shopping for a replacement, you might like to visit our Sedans and our Smart Shoppers Conferences. Also, you may be interested in looking in on Our Turn, which is a conference devoted to women's automotive issues of all kinds. Glad to have you here in Town Hall. Pat Community Leader/Maintenance & Repair Conference
#511 of 527 Passat with wet floor by oldslots Jul 29, 2000 (9:50 pm)
Hello. I picked up my 2000 Passat GLS a few days ago. This morning when I was looking it over I noticed a wet passenger floor. I dried it out fairly well, and called my dealer. I figured the "detail" guys that cleaned the car up before delivery had left the rug wet on that side from a shampoo job? They confirmed that the car was cleaned inside and possibly shampooed. SO today I go driving for a few hours, with the AC on most of the time. I'm noticing as the day goes on that the passenger floor is getting wet again. When I arrive home it's WET. I decide to turn on the engine, put on the AC and there it is. Water is dripping into the passenger side well area from under the dash when the AC is on. Anyone else have or hear of this problem and if so, did you or they have any luck getting it resolved? I've already arranged to drop off the car on Monday but want to be well prepared for the typical dealer BS. Thanks. Fred (FredOldslots.COM)

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