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Volkswagen Passat 2005 and earlier

8249 messages,  Last post on Nov 11, 2009 at 6:16 AM

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clutch by Sporin
Oct 24, 2000 (4:51 pm)
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hmmm.. I've had mine for over a year so it's hard to say anything for sure. I recall needing some time to adjust to the clutch when I first got it, but a lot of that was getting used to revving the Turbo engine a bit higher then I was used to to get a smooth get-a-way.


I would say that it sounds pretty normal, but have your mechanic check it just to be sure.
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2001 Passats - Out of Production ? by ajeet
Oct 24, 2000 (7:04 pm)
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Hi,


I have narrowed down my car choice to 2001 VW Passat GLS V4 4-Dr Sedan with Tiptronic Auto Transmission and 4MOTION - Blue Anthracite/Black Velour. I do NOT want any other packages on the car. I am sticking to my price of $25,063 + $525 dest charge. Anyone recently bought this car around my estimated cost ? Please let me know !


Also, I am having LOT of difficulty in locating such a car. Most of the Passats come loaded with some package or the other !! A VW dealer told me that the current 2001 Passat's body-style is no longer in production and hence they cannot factory-order it for me!! A second body style is being added to the VW production line-up.


Is this true ? Are there any InterNet links that I might look up to find more on this ?


Thanks in advance !
Ajeet.
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2001 Passat Refresh by portlandpassat
Oct 24, 2000 (8:23 pm)
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V.W. is giving the Passat a facelift for 2001. Check out the article at http://www.vwvortex.com/
This may explain your difficulty in locating the vehicle you want. I had to settle for purchasing a '99 Passat I found via a broker. Paid 21,500 for a 1.8T w/tip, luxury pkg., leather and 4K miles.


Good Luck!
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'97 Passat CD Changer by gbobay
Oct 24, 2000 (11:23 pm)
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I've been trying to find out if Passat is pre-wired for the CD Changer and have gotten conflicting views. I've searched in the trunk and without dismantling anything I can't find the cable. However I've gone to sights such as autotoys.com which indicates the car should be pre-wired. I've also called my service station which says it is not and the cable is $140.00.


Any clues?????


Thanks,


Gregg
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srayer by dl7265
Oct 25, 2000 (1:15 am)
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cool site, where can i get my v6 tdi 4 motion with 6 speed,. lol
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Help-Passat Cabin Rattles???? by neurotic1
Oct 25, 2000 (12:16 pm)
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I bought a 2001 GLS about a month ago and have noticed several rattles/buzzes in the cabin area. I am guessing they might be a typical VW thing other owners have experienced.


One of them is in the front right dash area....I think it is the gloovebox door, but I'm not sure. Any ideas?


The other rattle is somewhere in the rear of the cabin. I have no idea what is shaking over bumps. I have poked around and don't see anything that looks like it could make the noise. Are there many components for the sunroof up in the headliner that are likely to shake? Any suggestions?


What is the best way to get these identified and fixed by a dealer? Do dealers create more problems by ripping stuff up to look for loose stuff? Are rattles covered under warranty since it is not a mechanical defect, but just an annoyance?


Thanks
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. by Sporin
Oct 25, 2000 (12:28 pm)
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I solved a persistant and annoying center "dash" rattle by removing about three dollars worth of pennies form my ash tray.


At 31k miles, my Passat is still rattle free. I do get the odd groan on very cold mornings though.
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Odd Groan by Cooper
Oct 25, 2000 (5:18 pm)
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I, too, get the odd groan on very cold mornings with my '97 Passat. My car stays outside, and I get that sound from the passanger-side interior of the car on the days that I carpool to work with my wife.


Aside from that, 107,000 trouble-free miles on my car, and 62,000 trouble-free miles on my wife's Passat.
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Best Price on a Loaded 4 Motion? by jay82174
Oct 25, 2000 (10:16 pm)
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I'm looking at buying a new Passat GLX 4 motion and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me the best deal posted for this car? Looks like the dealr makes way too much cash on this car and I've heard that most VW dealers are stingy!!!
MSRP for the car I'm looking at is 30,900. Any help is greatly appreciated.
TS
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Passat CD Changer by zup1
Oct 25, 2000 (11:16 pm)
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I just went and test drove a 2001 GLX last night and the salesman made it a point to show me that the car was pre wired for a CD changer in the trunk. On the car he showed me it was behind a black flap on the left hand side of the trunk. The wires where right there along with a place to put the changer. Hope this helps.


Zup

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