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Title: vw passat
Post by: geoff on 19 August 2011, 11:55:51
been offered a vw passat on a 04 plate 2.0 20valve 130ps,can anyone tell me is it worth getting,been offered it for £2000 ,are they anygood :y :y :y
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 August 2011, 12:10:02
Arguably the dullest and most under whelming car I have ever used.

Yes they are pretty well screwed together but, the interior is dull, the handling lack luster....the whole thing is just very average.
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: belldarr on 19 August 2011, 13:00:21
It must be pretty high miles as that is pretty cheap - I had one as a courtesy car once and was quite impressed with it but typical VW/Audi blandness and no frills but it was a very nice drive.

Darren
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: cam2502 on 19 August 2011, 13:31:54
i love them. had a v reg 1.9 tdi for 4 years never let me down. fast as well. and the fuel economy on the deisel is fantastic.
plus i really liked the red and blue dashboard lights, so much better than the bland omega white :y
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: geoff on 19 August 2011, 17:57:58
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It must be pretty high miles as that is pretty cheap - I had one as a courtesy car once and was quite impressed with it but typical VW/Audi blandness and no frills but it was a very nice drive.

Darren

Brother in laws car thats why im getting it so cheap and know the car and jus getting fed up with the omega and its poor build problems
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: Del Boy on 19 August 2011, 18:02:01
They're good cars, very well put together, but totally and utterly boring, I drove one and the best thing I remember was how quality the window switches felt  :-/
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 19 August 2011, 18:37:27
older models not very different than the miggy if you compare similiar ages in reliability.. neighbour has one and I use from time to time.. and I must mention his engine is rebuilt before me although its more new (diesel) ;D

however if we talk about CC 's  its completely different..
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: M on 19 August 2011, 18:57:54
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i love them. had a v reg 1.9 tdi for 4 years never let me down. fast as well. and the fuel economy on the deisel is fantastic.
plus i really liked the red and blue dashboard lights, so much better than the bland omega white :y

Agreed, I have a Superb, basically a stretched Passat and yes it isnt the most exciting thing in the world to drive, but it is spacious, comfortable, very economical (for its size) and reliable.

Highly recommended.

 :y :y
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: Andy B on 19 August 2011, 19:05:30
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....plus i really liked the red and blue dashboard lights,
SWMBO had a Passat as a courtesy car a couple of years back. I didn't like it all, too much in yer face

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  so much better than the bland omega white :y
Easier on the eye that red & blue

Shows that you can't please all the people all the time  ;) ;)
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: geoff on 19 August 2011, 19:37:46
thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: feeutfo on 20 August 2011, 08:27:11
Really like the new shape paidiots!
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: Andy H on 20 August 2011, 10:00:12
Make sure both scuttle drains are clear. The battery is hidden under the scuttle and the second drain is hidden under the battery tray.

If the scuttle fills up and overflows it runs into the passenger footwell (just like an Omega ::)) but unlike an Omega it takes out the 'central convenience module' (central locking) instead of the fan controller.
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 21 August 2011, 17:28:53
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Arguably the dullest and most under whelming car I have ever used.

Yes they are pretty well screwed together but, the interior is dull, the handling lack luster....the whole thing is just very average.

here here
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: TheBoy on 21 August 2011, 18:19:23
Quite stiff on the suspension, My back moans after an hour or so in an A4/Passat/Octavia
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: Nick W on 21 August 2011, 18:43:23
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thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y

And you want to get a Passat to improve that? With their complex, fragile and expensive front suspension, and the need to remove the front of the car to do anything to the engine. Not to mention the utterly depressing interior.

And don't buy one with the stupid and unreliable electric handbrake. Actually, that applies to anything with an electric handbrake!
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: tunnie on 21 August 2011, 18:45:48
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Quite stiff on the suspension, My back moans after an hour or so in an A4/Passat/Octavia

I find VW's in general have very hard rides and appalling rock hard seats.  Had back ache after just 20 minute run in a VW Sharan from Covent Garden to train station
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: TheBoy on 21 August 2011, 18:49:48
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thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y

And you want to get a Passat to improve that? With their complex, fragile and expensive front suspension, and the need to remove the front of the car to do anything to the engine. Not to mention the utterly depressing interior.

And don't buy one with the stupid and unreliable electric handbrake. Actually, that applies to anything with an electric handbrake!
IIRC, only the A4 has longitudial engine, Passat and Octavia are transverse. So only the A4 is an utter PITA to do the cambelt.

The suspension setup on the front is universally shite across the platform though.
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: Del Boy on 21 August 2011, 19:15:27
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thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y

And you want to get a Passat to improve that? With their complex, fragile and expensive front suspension, and the need to remove the front of the car to do anything to the engine. Not to mention the utterly depressing interior.

And don't buy one with the stupid and unreliable electric handbrake. Actually, that applies to anything with an electric handbrake!
IIRC, only the A4 has longitudial engine, Passat and Octavia are transverse. So only the A4 is an utter PITA to do the cambelt.

The suspension setup on the front is universally shite across the platform though.

I know on the 2.8 Passat, the entire front end has to be removed for the cambelt to be got at, not sure about the 2.0 though  :-/
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: tunnie on 21 August 2011, 19:18:15
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thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y

And you want to get a Passat to improve that? With their complex, fragile and expensive front suspension, and the need to remove the front of the car to do anything to the engine. Not to mention the utterly depressing interior.

And don't buy one with the stupid and unreliable electric handbrake. Actually, that applies to anything with an electric handbrake!
IIRC, only the A4 has longitudial engine, Passat and Octavia are transverse. So only the A4 is an utter PITA to do the cambelt.

The suspension setup on the front is universally shite across the platform though.

I know on the 2.8 Passat, the entire front end has to be removed for the cambelt to be got at, not sure about the 2.0 though  :-/

In America i noticed a lot of W8 Passats, they must be fun to work on!  :o
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: TheBoy on 21 August 2011, 19:26:57
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thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y

And you want to get a Passat to improve that? With their complex, fragile and expensive front suspension, and the need to remove the front of the car to do anything to the engine. Not to mention the utterly depressing interior.

And don't buy one with the stupid and unreliable electric handbrake. Actually, that applies to anything with an electric handbrake!
IIRC, only the A4 has longitudial engine, Passat and Octavia are transverse. So only the A4 is an utter PITA to do the cambelt.

The suspension setup on the front is universally shite across the platform though.

I know on the 2.8 Passat, the entire front end has to be removed for the cambelt to be got at, not sure about the 2.0 though  :-/
Sure the last (admittedly 1.9 diesel) Passat I looke dunder the bonnet was transverse  :-/.

Always thought it bizarre that the same platform had different engine setups.
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: Del Boy on 21 August 2011, 20:19:50
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thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y

And you want to get a Passat to improve that? With their complex, fragile and expensive front suspension, and the need to remove the front of the car to do anything to the engine. Not to mention the utterly depressing interior.

And don't buy one with the stupid and unreliable electric handbrake. Actually, that applies to anything with an electric handbrake!
IIRC, only the A4 has longitudial engine, Passat and Octavia are transverse. So only the A4 is an utter PITA to do the cambelt.

The suspension setup on the front is universally shite across the platform though.

I know on the 2.8 Passat, the entire front end has to be removed for the cambelt to be got at, not sure about the 2.0 though  :-/

In America i noticed a lot of W8 Passats, they must be fun to work on!  :o

They do them here too: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-PASSAT-W8-4MOTION-TIPTRON-PRIVATE-PLATE-/160635001185?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2566979961#ht_1536wt_1139

Although very rare, and with 280 BHP from a 4.0 W8, not brilliantly powerful, but quicker than a lot of things out there, and best of all they look like any other Passat. They make a cracking noise though  :-*
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: M on 28 August 2011, 17:18:34
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thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y

And you want to get a Passat to improve that? With their complex, fragile and expensive front suspension, and the need to remove the front of the car to do anything to the engine. Not to mention the utterly depressing interior.

And don't buy one with the stupid and unreliable electric handbrake. Actually, that applies to anything with an electric handbrake!
IIRC, only the A4 has longitudial engine, Passat and Octavia are transverse. So only the A4 is an utter PITA to do the cambelt.

The suspension setup on the front is universally shite across the platform though.

I know on the 2.8 Passat, the entire front end has to be removed for the cambelt to be got at, not sure about the 2.0 though  :-/

2.0 Superb too, front off job........

 :y
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: feeutfo on 28 August 2011, 18:52:45
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thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y

And you want to get a Passat to improve that? With their complex, fragile and expensive front suspension, and the need to remove the front of the car to do anything to the engine. Not to mention the utterly depressing interior.

And don't buy one with the stupid and unreliable electric handbrake. Actually, that applies to anything with an electric handbrake!
IIRC, only the A4 has longitudial engine, Passat and Octavia are transverse. So only the A4 is an utter PITA to do the cambelt.

The suspension setup on the front is universally shite across the platform though.

I know on the 2.8 Passat, the entire front end has to be removed for the cambelt to be got at, not sure about the 2.0 though  :-/

2.0 Superb too, front off job........

 :y
Why does that get a thumbs up?  :-?  How ridiculous .... :-/
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: tunnie on 28 August 2011, 18:56:42
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thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y

And you want to get a Passat to improve that? With their complex, fragile and expensive front suspension, and the need to remove the front of the car to do anything to the engine. Not to mention the utterly depressing interior.

And don't buy one with the stupid and unreliable electric handbrake. Actually, that applies to anything with an electric handbrake!
IIRC, only the A4 has longitudial engine, Passat and Octavia are transverse. So only the A4 is an utter PITA to do the cambelt.

The suspension setup on the front is universally shite across the platform though.

I know on the 2.8 Passat, the entire front end has to be removed for the cambelt to be got at, not sure about the 2.0 though  :-/

2.0 Superb too, front off job........

 :y
Why does that get a thumbs up?  :-?  How ridiculous .... :-/

Not exactly "Superb" is it?  :D  ;D
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: Del Boy on 28 August 2011, 21:07:44
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thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y

And you want to get a Passat to improve that? With their complex, fragile and expensive front suspension, and the need to remove the front of the car to do anything to the engine. Not to mention the utterly depressing interior.

And don't buy one with the stupid and unreliable electric handbrake. Actually, that applies to anything with an electric handbrake!
IIRC, only the A4 has longitudial engine, Passat and Octavia are transverse. So only the A4 is an utter PITA to do the cambelt.

The suspension setup on the front is universally shite across the platform though.

I know on the 2.8 Passat, the entire front end has to be removed for the cambelt to be got at, not sure about the 2.0 though  :-/

2.0 Superb too, front off job........

 :y
Why does that get a thumbs up?  :-?  How ridiculous .... :-/

Not exactly "Superb" is it?  :D  ;D

I'd rather have a Superb than a Passat to be honest, they look better, and the interior on the top end models are pure luxury  :-*
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 August 2011, 21:16:46
The later ones are longitudinal which is why the handling is so shite as the weight is a long way forward with a transaxle setup so they understeer like a MkII Astra

Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: M on 29 August 2011, 09:00:41
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thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y

And you want to get a Passat to improve that? With their complex, fragile and expensive front suspension, and the need to remove the front of the car to do anything to the engine. Not to mention the utterly depressing interior.

And don't buy one with the stupid and unreliable electric handbrake. Actually, that applies to anything with an electric handbrake!
IIRC, only the A4 has longitudial engine, Passat and Octavia are transverse. So only the A4 is an utter PITA to do the cambelt.

The suspension setup on the front is universally shite across the platform though.

I know on the 2.8 Passat, the entire front end has to be removed for the cambelt to be got at, not sure about the 2.0 though  :-/

2.0 Superb too, front off job........

 :y
Why does that get a thumbs up?  :-?  How ridiculous .... :-/

Not exactly "Superb" is it?  :D  ;D


Thumbs up was to agree with previous statement.

Not a massive problem, cambelt isnt a regular service item and have been quoted £320 to get it done by local specialist so its not a problem......

 :y :y
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: feeutfo on 29 August 2011, 10:15:36
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thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y

And you want to get a Passat to improve that? With their complex, fragile and expensive front suspension, and the need to remove the front of the car to do anything to the engine. Not to mention the utterly depressing interior.

And don't buy one with the stupid and unreliable electric handbrake. Actually, that applies to anything with an electric handbrake!
IIRC, only the A4 has longitudial engine, Passat and Octavia are transverse. So only the A4 is an utter PITA to do the cambelt.

The suspension setup on the front is universally shite across the platform though.

I know on the 2.8 Passat, the entire front end has to be removed for the cambelt to be got at, not sure about the 2.0 though  :-/

2.0 Superb too, front off job........

 :y
Why does that get a thumbs up?  :-?  How ridiculous .... :-/

Not exactly "Superb" is it?  :D  ;D


Thumbs up was to agree with previous statement.

Not a massive problem, cambelt isnt a regular service item and have been quoted £320 to get it done by local specialist so its not a problem......

 :y :y
£320 for a four pot cam belt...?  :o
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: M on 29 August 2011, 10:37:48
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thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y

And you want to get a Passat to improve that? With their complex, fragile and expensive front suspension, and the need to remove the front of the car to do anything to the engine. Not to mention the utterly depressing interior.

And don't buy one with the stupid and unreliable electric handbrake. Actually, that applies to anything with an electric handbrake!
IIRC, only the A4 has longitudial engine, Passat and Octavia are transverse. So only the A4 is an utter PITA to do the cambelt.

The suspension setup on the front is universally shite across the platform though.

I know on the 2.8 Passat, the entire front end has to be removed for the cambelt to be got at, not sure about the 2.0 though  :-/

2.0 Superb too, front off job........

 :y
Why does that get a thumbs up?  :-?  How ridiculous .... :-/

Not exactly "Superb" is it?  :D  ;D


Thumbs up was to agree with previous statement.

Not a massive problem, cambelt isnt a regular service item and have been quoted £320 to get it done by local specialist so its not a problem......

 :y :y
£320 for a four pot cam belt...?  :o


Yep

 :y :y
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: feeutfo on 29 August 2011, 10:59:23
... How ridiculous!

 :y :y
Title: Re: vw passat
Post by: henryd on 29 August 2011, 12:55:25
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thanks guys, want to keep omega,but am very tempted to get this car,the omega is just being a pain in the back side and it's on thing after another through poor build and design problems :y :y :y

And you want to get a Passat to improve that? With their complex, fragile and expensive front suspension, and the need to remove the front of the car to do anything to the engine. Not to mention the utterly depressing interior.

And don't buy one with the stupid and unreliable electric handbrake. Actually, that applies to anything with an electric handbrake!
IIRC, only the A4 has longitudial engine, Passat and Octavia are transverse. So only the A4 is an utter PITA to do the cambelt.

The suspension setup on the front is universally shite across the platform though.

I know on the 2.8 Passat, the entire front end has to be removed for the cambelt to be got at, not sure about the 2.0 though  :-/

1.8 20v can be changed without removing front end but its tight