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2962 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 6:53 PM
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I'm considering a purchase of a 1999 Passat V6 GLS. The car is in superb condition with 138,500 miles on it. This will be a first car for a 17 year old daughter. Owner is asking $3,500. Am I ok with the amount of miles? What kind of milage can I expect with a VW? Thanks |
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Replying to: myfive3873 (Sep 10, 2009 5:05 am) When was timing belt changed? Were any seals replaced and when? Were oil changes made as scheduled and was synthetic oil used? Check for water damage ( see other posts). Check tie rods and boots. There are a half-dozen each side. I would hate to rain on her parade but you are buying trouble. All mechanics I know will NOT recommend this car because of high maintenance costs. Mine is a 2000 and I've spend $3,000 in repairs this year. It's for sale and I'm driving my motorhome because I can't trust this lemon to be trouble free until it's sold.
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Replying to: myfive3873 (Sep 10, 2009 5:05 am) If you like Passats, (and there's lots to like) you're going to have to invest in a much newer one with a lot fewer miles for any reasonable chance of a happy ending. My opinion (that is, my two cents) is an unqualified NO on this particular year/miles/engine. |
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Replying to: camperman (Sep 10, 2009 7:07 am) Krzys
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OK so I've read that this is a common problem: The top of the dipstick tube (orange plastic piece) apparently broke when I had the oil changed today. It was not that way when I took it in. I found what I believe is the top-most piece laying in the engine compartment (stuck on hoses under the oild filter) but there is no sign of the rest of the plastic pieces leading me to be concerend some may have fallen into the tube. I have read very different comments about the ultimate meaning of this (if the plastic did actually go into the engine). One poster suggests its no big deal as the pieces will get stuck in the pump screen and not block the flow of oil whereas several posts suggest this is a major concern and the pan should be dropped ASAP. I plan to go back to the shop tomorrow but in the mean time - WHATS THE REAL-DEAL HERE??? Should I be concerned or?? 
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Replying to: krzyss (Sep 10, 2009 11:22 am) |
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| I have a 2008 Passat Wagen, 2.0 T, and am thinking of doing my own oil changes again. Everything online says the oil filter is underneath, but I've got this item that sure looks like an oil filter right on top in front of the oil dipstick. And it doesn't look like a canister type either, but the regular type. There are pictures in the owner's manual showing where things are, and this thing is not in those pictures. Did the filter get moved after my manual was printed? Or is this some other kind of filter? I don't want to take things apart until I know what I'm taking apart! PS I called a dealer and was told they moved the filter but I'm not sure I believe him ... | |
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Replying to: brillig (Sep 22, 2009 10:31 am) I can't imagine any manufacturer placing an oil filter anyywhere but where the oil will drain into a receiver. But, hey, it's the latest in German engineering. It could be anywhere. |
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Replying to: brillig (Sep 22, 2009 10:31 am)
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