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#6 of 15 Re: gas cost for a vr6 [gohanmoka] by shipo Jul 30, 2008 (9:02 pm)
Replying to: gohanmoka (Jul 30, 2008 7:26 pm) I used to have a 1995 VR6 Passat GLX 5-Speed, and I was easily able to get over 30 mpg if I kept my foot out of it (keep in mind that VW recommends Premium Fuel for this engine, and if you run Regular, your mileage will suffer).   Best Regards, Shipo
#7 of 15 Re: 2004 VW Passat - Buying used [ehg2001] by micro_chip_man Aug 28, 2008 (11:27 pm)
Replying to: ehg2001 (Jul 10, 2008 7:28 am) When Passats are running well they are great cars. I love my wagon...         Call these guys they are the best in the NorthWest!     www.DAngeloAutoSales.com
#8 of 15 2006 4motion Passat by jpassat Sep 16, 2008 (12:35 pm)
I’m looking at a 2006 4motion Passat (base model 4motion; ie, V6, vtex, 6-speed auto, sunroon, 6-disc CD changer, 17” wheels) with 12k miles for $19.5k. It’s VW certified (hence a 2 year warranty extension). Is this a good deal?
#9 of 15 99 Passat GLS 1.8T by scottmk5 Jan 20, 2009 (10:42 am)
99 Passat GLS 1.8TI have the chance to buy a 99 passat 1.8T 115,000 miles I have heard some bad things about them ran a carfax apears to have been serviced regularly   Any advice would be appreciated Also have heard they need a timing belt around this mileage is there anyway to tell if this has been done and how much would it cost is it a do it yourself replacement or does it need to be done at a dealer Replies to this message: camperman (Feb 23, 2009 6:26 pm)
#10 of 15 1.8T by krzyss Jan 20, 2009 (1:48 pm)
if car comes with maintenance record (oil change 5000 miles with oil meeting VW spec) then I would go ahead. Belts were supposed to be replaced before 105K miles; whole front of the car needs to be removed (radiator tilts forward) as there is no space for hands to work.   Krzys
#11 of 15 Re: 99 Passat GLS 1.8T [scottmk5] by camperman Feb 23, 2009 (6:26 pm)
Replying to: scottmk5 (Jan 20, 2009 10:42 am) If it isn't too late I'd suggest you leave it alone. From '99 forward they are built with cheap junk and the gaskets are either gone now or just waiting to go. Once my 2000 is gone I will stick to GOLF or nothing.
#12 of 15 buying a Passat (Financing & Deal) by warycarbuyer Apr 27, 2009 (7:52 pm)
(1) Does VW Finance charge a pre-payment penalty?   (2) After negotiating the price of a VW Pre-Certified car when we went back to the dealer today to finalize the paperwork, we were told if we wanted to qualify for 4.99% financing we had to purchase PCO for an additional $1100 when we were of the impression this was included in our final price. If we did not purchase the PCO our interest rate would then be adjusted to 8.99%. Appreciate everyone’s feedback – I feel I am being scammed… Do I have any recourse?
#13 of 15 Should I purchase 1999 Passat 1.8T? by realtime15 Sep 13, 2009 (4:50 pm)
Im shopping for a 1st car for my 17y/o son. After seeing what is out there in our budget we found a very clean,1-owner Passat GLS w/ the 1.8Turbo. The owner is very up-front and the asking price seems reasonable $3300. The 1 concern I have is that at 115K miles the timing belt has not been changed. My thought was we could facor in the cost of the t-belt into the overall cost of the purchase. But is that putting too much $ into this car? (NADA retail is >$5000)   I would appreciate any thoughts on the purchase of this car and/or the idea that if we buy the car we should get the tiing belt, tensioner, etc done sooner than later. Also - what is a typical t-belt replacement cost at a reputable indepenent shop? I'm in the mid-east coast.   THANKS! Replies to this message: krzyss (Sep 14, 2009 1:06 pm) realtime15 (Sep 14, 2009 3:59 pm)
#14 of 15 Re: Should I purchase 1999 Passat 1.8T? [realtime15] by krzyss Sep 14, 2009 (1:06 pm)
Replying to: realtime15 (Sep 13, 2009 4:50 pm) 105K is VW milage for belt replacement. It may break any time, even going to the shop for belt replacement. My independent mechanic charged me 8-900 for belt, water pump and tensioner. It is not maintenance friendly design.   Ask current owner for oil changes receipts, 5K miles and oil meeting VW spec. If he does not know that VW requires special oil you can be almost positive that it was not well taken care of.   Krzys Replies to this message: realtime15 (Sep 14, 2009 3:59 pm)
#15 of 15 Re: Should I purchase 1999 Passat 1.8T? [krzyss] by realtime15 Sep 14, 2009 (3:59 pm)
Replying to: krzyss (Sep 14, 2009 1:06 pm) Krzyss- thanks the owner had good records of oil changes although to be honest I didnt check to see if it met "VW specs" since I didnt know they had special requirements.   Since my orig post I got a price of $850 for the repairs you mentioned and serp. belt - its an import specialty shop that claimed to be very familiar w/ the needed repairs. So that brings the cost of the car & repairs to $4200ish. decisions, decisions...   if anyone else has any suggestions I would appreciate hearing them. TIA

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