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Sedans Volkswagen Passat VW Passat Wagon vs Subaru Wagons
742 messages, Last post on Dec 23, 2008 at 11:00 AM
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Replying to: evanderkolk (May 26, 2005 11:53 am) I just traded in my '01.5 New Passat Wagon with 54,000 miles on a 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5i L wagon. I don't know if the '98 has the same problems but mine was a maintenance nightmare from the beginning and wallet drain after the two-year warranty ran out. It's a shame because the Passat is such a great car. But the last straw was when I brought it in for service to the VW dealer on the transmission (covered under the 10-year/100K mile powertrain warranty) which was done for free. However, the service folks said I had to have the rear brake rotors and a motor mount replaced. Unbelievable. I didn't even have to change the brake pads on my 93 Mazda 626 until 100K miles. Never had to change the rotors. |
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Consider getting the Chase Subaru credit card, you get 3% back in "Subaru Bucks" and can use those to pay for maintenance. I've collected $500 worth and spent $400 already. You might even get all your maintenance for free. Congrats. -juice |
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| My wife is looking at used Passat wagons but insists on the utmost reliability with the fewest possible trips to the mechanic. She drives a 92 Hinda Accord sedan and likes it but wants to get a wagon for the family stuff. We don't want to spend more than $7,000 on a car. Can anyone help us with the best year and model, Passat wagon, in terms of reliability, cost, spacious and body style? | |
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VW is not very reliable. If you find one request and insist on full maintenance record. Subaru - cars before 2002 (I think it was 2002) were prone to head gasket issues. Good luck. Krzys
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Replying to: krzyss (Dec 07, 2008 6:02 pm) Thanks again, roadscaller
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Replying to: roadscaller (Dec 07, 2008 9:26 pm) As for the VW just make sure you don't buy the first/second model years. I've had both a Subie and a couple of VWs. A.
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I think I am the victim of a bait and switch scam. Are there any markings on a 2007 Passat pressure plate or flywheel that will confirm that they definitely came out of a specific vehicle? The VW dealer is telling me they need to be replaced. The car only has 26,000 miles, but they say it is not covered by warranty due to "unreasonable wear and tear, such as hotrodding", which is completely a load of BS. This car has been driven with the utmost care, and I think they are showing me parts that came out of a different vehicle. Any suggestions?
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Replying to: Brewster95 (Dec 10, 2008 8:08 am) Search the web for another forum that specializes in VWs. I can't tell you the name here (against the rules), but the name rhymes with fortex. I've been reading that forum for a couple of years (I own an 07 Wagon) and I haven't heard of anybody reporting your problem. Good luck and keep us posted. |
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Replying to: verdugo (Dec 08, 2008 7:47 pm) Question is, can you find a Subaru from 2003 or later for $7 grand? They hold their values well, so that may not be easy. If a small wagon will do, consider a 2003 Impreza, or maybe a Protoge5. Most manufacturers stopped making wagons and shifted instead to crossovers. |
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