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1930 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 7:52 AM
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Replying to: brayster99 (Jan 02, 2008 9:14 am) I have the same problem. I bought the car in spain and I am now in Ireland. First they said that I had to drive the car back to spain and get it fixed there (with a brake problem and 3 kids i the back !!) Anway, then they told me this was not a recall but a service, still waiting for their answer (ie from vw ireland). Did you have any luck with your letter?
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Replying to: jverbruggen (Feb 18, 2009 6:40 am) Not sure i would want to drive to Spain to get it fixed. Is VW organised into sepaate operating ubits across the EU? That may be the problem. Easier for them to pass off to another business unit. |
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I'm experiencing difficulties passing smog. I read that the egr valve can be cleaned, so I did. I also read that to check the egr valve, you should NOT be able to blow air through it unless vacuum is applied at the small port. I tried to blow air while drawing on the vacuum port and I couldn't. Another article stated that to check the air injection pump, remove the hose at the egr valve and with engine running, air should be blowing through the hose. I tried this and there was plenty of air flow. With the engine running, I checked to see if the hose from the egr vacuum solenoid was drawing vacuum and didn't get an indication that it was at any rpm. Before I spend a considerable amount of money on a new egr valve I need to know if the egr solenoid should be drawing the vacuum or does the port on the block where the egr valve mounts provide the vacuum necessary to allow the air to flow through it? |
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Interested in ANY feedback... We are a family of four (two young boys) and really like the practicality of the above stated vehicle but I have never owned a VW (ok, I did have a '72 Westfalia back in the day) and need to be $ conscious (both now and with regard to future repairs). So..the specs: 97k miles, Black clothe interior, 4WD, ABS, 2.8L, CC, A/C, Tiptronic Auto Transmission, power windows and locks, sun roof and luggage rack. clean title, no accidents and clear car fax. Body in excellent condition, inside is very clean. Seller is asking $4900... Anyhow, like I said, I could really use some advice. Thanks in advance! Dave btw, what does CC mean??
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Replying to: dslm09 (Apr 18, 2009 4:31 pm) kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
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Replying to: dslm09 (Apr 18, 2009 4:31 pm) We have a GLX 2000 4motion Passat wagon (that's a higher trim level) that we bought used about 4 years ago and we have really loved it.It's very comfortable and convenient for us and our toddler now, and the drivers seat adjusts nicely to both me and my husband although he is 6'4" and I am 5'2". We have had a couple of expensive fixes (catalytic converter, new timing belt, valve cover gaskets) this year which weren't great for our budget but to be expected considering the age of the car, so keep that in mind for budgeting. You will also need to budget for all regular maintenance if you want to keep it going, VWs don't thrive well on neglect. Take a long test drive and see how comfortable you feel with it, look at the maintenance and repair records of the current owner, and have an independent mechanic with VW experience check it out to see if any big fix seems pending. For price, see what Edmunds True Market Value appraiser thinks. Good luck with your decision!
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Replying to: kcram (Apr 18, 2009 5:24 pm)
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Replying to: ncseba (Apr 18, 2009 5:31 pm) |
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Replying to: dslm09 (Apr 18, 2009 7:38 pm)  Sometimes it is listed as a separate model and sometimes it is considered a trim level of the Passat. Edmunds lists it as a separate model (see link), but further confusing whether it is a Passat or a separate model is this introduction to Edmunds' review at that same link: The 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC is not a Passat for the hearing-impaired. Instead, the name stands for Comfort Coupe, but it's not a Passat coupe either -- it has four full doors. No, the CC is a sleeker, restyled version of VW's midsize sedan, intended for folks who want something more stylish and different than the typical family four-door. What's in a name, anyway? Hope this helps. A little.  Pat
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Replying to: pat (Apr 19, 2009 8:35 am) |
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