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#736 of 742 Reliability in a Passat wagon by roadscaller Dec 06, 2008 (7:28 am)
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?
#737 of 742 reliability by krzyss Dec 07, 2008 (6:02 pm)
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 Replies to this message: roadscaller (Dec 07, 2008 9:26 pm) verdugo (Dec 08, 2008 7:47 pm) ateixeira (Dec 23, 2008 11:00 am)
#738 of 742 Re: reliability [krzyss] by roadscaller Dec 07, 2008 (9:26 pm)
Replying to: krzyss (Dec 07, 2008 6:02 pm) Thank you for the advice krzyss. I read about 30 reviews of the Passat on the Kelly Blue Book web site and 1 out of 4 were really poor. That's just too risky for us. Your feedback helps to guide us in another direction. The Subarus are appealing but I too have heard of gasket problems. The search goes on.   Thanks again, roadscaller Replies to this message: verdugo (Dec 08, 2008 7:47 pm) ateixeira (Dec 23, 2008 11:00 am)
#739 of 742 Re: reliability [roadscaller] by verdugo Dec 08, 2008 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: roadscaller (Dec 07, 2008 9:26 pm) The gasket problems on the Subarus were resolved AAAAAAAAAAAAAGES ago. They've been bullet proof for ages.   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. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Dec 23, 2008 11:00 am)
#740 of 742 VW Passat pressure plate & flywheel issue by Brewster95 Dec 10, 2008 (8:08 am)
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? Replies to this message: verdugo (Dec 10, 2008 11:20 am)
#741 of 742 Re: VW Passat pressure plate & flywheel issue [Brewster95] by verdugo Dec 10, 2008 (11:20 am)
Replying to: Brewster95 (Dec 10, 2008 8:08 am) Sorry to hear about your problem. I'm with you, it does sound a bit fishy. Do you have another dealer near you? Take your car there for a second opinion (don't tell them beforehand what is the problem). You could also take it to an independent mechanic who specializes in VWs.   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.
#742 of 742 Re: reliability [verdugo] by ateixeira Dec 23, 2008 (11:00 am)
Replying to: verdugo (Dec 08, 2008 7:47 pm) If you look at Consumer Reports' detailed scores, you'll notice that under "Engine - Major" the problems dropped dramatically from 2001 to about 2003. From 2003 and on all models score well, most exceptionally well.   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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