passat tag
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Volkswagen PASSAT W8 ? I have just test driven one of these ( NZ new and full service history ) I was very impressed! I just wondered if they are a hand grenade waiting to go "BANG" ! |
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Is this VW Passat a good buy! 418387990 What do you all think! Good buy for the asking price or not! What are they like in terms of reliability! Are VW parts relatively well-priced generally!Thanks in advance! |
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1999 VW Passat 2.8 Good/Bad/Otherwise 110km on the clock, sedan, 4motion passat. Ive taken it for a test drive, it goes real good. Anything i should be checking for! The cambelt service etc has not been done yet but been told good for at least 120km. |
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3.8 S/C Holden vs 1.8T Passat! There have been some very entertaining [car] vs [car] threads lately so I thought I would build on that.What are your thoughts on the above two!Tell me about reliability, handling, 0-100 times, phat skidz, number of hoes you've had on the |
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Do the W8 Passat's chew through the gas? compared to the 2.8, 2.3 or 1.8T variants! |
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Correct Oil for W8 Passat? 10W30 or 5w40? As in title, any knowledgable people able to help me out! |
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02 VW Passat - any good? Seen an 02 Passat at a good price. I know little about them; its 2.8V6, 4WD,leather, etc, 109k's. Anything to beware of! I've read a couple of overseas reviews but would appreciate any local info. Thanks. |
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VW Passat 4 Motion Any opinions on NZ New vs Import! |
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Volkswagen Passat How good are these! Whats a good site to get car reviews, like the lemon guide used to do! |
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Jazz - Passat 1.8T or 2.8 V6 Jazz,Thanks for your comments regarding my question about the two Audi A6's I was looking at. I'm now looking at either a 1.8T or 2.8 V6 Passat B5/5.5 wagon. Apart from Cambelts/tensioners and waterpumps, what else should I be looking for when buy... |
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Hey jazz, what about this Passat? ! |
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Passat - Jazz = yay or nay 371565046 used as a daily for the missus, ok! |
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Locate OBD port VW Passat 1998 Anyone know where it is! The car is "jap spec" which means the manual is in Japanese. |
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Passat 2001 model I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this style of car or simular when it comes to cambelt. I have just purchsed one at 115,000km and am yet to hear from the vehicle dealer if the cambelt has been replaced. Looking over the manual it says... |
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Help/info needed about 98 VW Passat 1.8T rack? Hey currently doing a steering rack change on a 1998 VW Passat 1.8 turbo an I have undone all the bolts etc apart from one that apears to be nearly impossible to get to let alone see without removing motor! I have undone both side tierod end nuts/bolts, t... |
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Jazz - 03 Passat 2.0 Would this be the sohc engine which is perhaps under powered! |
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Jazz -Passat W8 Missed out on the 2.3l. W8 probably bit crazy for around town but what are they like anyway. |
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Hey Jazz. What39s the oil on 2005 passat v5 23l engine What's the oil on 2005 Passat V5 2.3l engine! |
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JAZZ - '99 Passat 2.8 Tiptronic, 154ks, NZ new s/w. What's your thoughts! Anything to look out for! Cambelt done 104ks. |
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VW passat VS Audi A4 Much prefer Audi styling myself. What year Audi/VW! |
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Volkswagen Passat Manual Anyone know where they're all hiding! |
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VW Passat headlight horror story From another (New Zealand) forum: VW Passat R36 stationwagon. Screen on the dashboard says: Turns out the bulbs are perfectly fine. It's the controller on the light that has shit itself, and it just thinks there is a fa |
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Passat 2007 remote lock issues & more. "07 Passat remote won't unlock all doors & sometimes the boot. Front passenger door was the first to play up months ago & left rear door has come out in sympathy now lol. If it's a lucky day i can activate the remote a few times & the offending ones will ... |
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VW Passat TDI "07 Ignition key fob. Bought a new key thingy off amazon for my passat tdi "07. Cheap enough, not just the plastic key but the whole fob [if that's the word]. Is it going to cost a zillion to get it programmed plus key cut to shape & where do i go to get that done [vw dealer?]... |
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Help with CV joint VW passat 2004 Hi I live in whangarei and need to replace the passenger side CV joint it is making a clicking a noise. I don't know much about cars, but have been told that this well cost me well over a thousand dollars. I can't believe it is this much. Are they ripping... |
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Vw passat fuel gage issues I have a 07 passat and the fuel gage has just started acting a little odd, last week when I turned the car on it read that it was empty (it was at least quarter full) and rectified itself the next time I used it, this afternoon it reads as 3/4 full when I... |
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Attention Jazzpianoma re VW Passat Sees to me that there are a hell of a lot of self appointed experts on here. I would have thought that if you have never owned a given make/model of car you cannot give a really valid opinion. |
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2004 VW Passat V6 4 Motion We have been looking at the above car. It's done 42000 km and drives very well. The dealer is selling it for just under $10,000. We are tempted. Would appreciate comments. |
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VW Passat The VW fans must be in bed. |
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VW Passat 2002 - V5 - 2.3 You have answered your own question. If you know little or nothing about cars take it to a mechanic |
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VW Passat HELP Hi there so I have a 2006 VW passat, i just listed it! Anyway, just tonight when i turned the heater on, the entire window fogged up with condensation, and there was a bad smell. The dash then said Check engine coolant, I took it home just down the road, ... |
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VW Passat 2002 - V5 definitely 98 or at the least 95. You will actually find the car costs you less to run if you stick with the higher octane fuel |
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Vw passat 2002 (jazz) Has anyone one done cam adjusters on one of these? Does the engine need to come out? Or can you take the back of the head off release the cam chain tensioner. Take the cam pulleys off and slide it out under the cams? |
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Insurance on Passat Bought a tidy Passat 12 months ago [where did 'that' year go], be lucky to have done 3000k's in it & just paid the insurance again $500 with state--jeez that hurt when wife said sign this cheque. Great car for long travels but we rarely 'long travel' & no... |
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Passat minor problem--'intrade' where are you!. 2007 TDI strange things going on [ok--that'll teach me for buying it]. reverse beepers have been squealing flat stick for a few weeks, like all of them at once & deafening--but today it's ok so fingers crossed. But--the info screen fades away & is just an... |
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VW Passat 2002 What engine, if its a W8 then you will need shares in a local fuel company. If its a 1.8T and 2002 is probably a singapore import, and if new oil pump required, damage may have already occured (they are prone to sludge build-up if wrong oil used). W |
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Transmission trouble in VW passat We have a 2001 VW Passat and the gear numbers on the dash all light up after the car has been moving for a short time. it has a wee bang when it happens, kinda like a gear slip. it wont go into tiptronic mode either. any help please as to what may be the ... |
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LOVE MY 2002 VW PASSAT! Those older B5 / B5.5 Passats are getting extremely cheap. We just purchased a 2001 B5.5 (thats the facelift of the B5) for 3.5k. Sedan, V5 (no cambelt), in excellent condition with service history. Finding it really good on fuel too - a lot of mixed onli... |
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Volkswagen Passat CC 3.6 V6 FSI 4MOTION Any thoughts on these vehicles. Reliability, servicing costs etc |
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Hey Jazz, Passat B6 3.2 What should I look out for? Nz New, service history is good. 130,000kms |
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VW Passat steering rack bush replacement cost 1998 1800cc model wagon in Silver . 152000 kms also has airbag light on . I presume that's why it failed a WOF . Thinking if the Bushes are worn the rest of the rack must be as well so would it be best to replace complete rack, but at what cost . They ask... |
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VW Passat 1.8t owners Looking at buying one, but have been reading they cost a fortune to maintain. I know the parts cost more but one with lowish km's shouldn't need constant repairs. Anyone owned one! |
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VW passat 1999 Got a crack in the auto trans sump. Can not find a dipstick like a normal auto transmission. What fluid do I put in, how much fluid, and where on the transmisson do I put the fluid. Thanks in advance |
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VW Headlights Passat Does anyone know the contact details of a auto spare parts shop online that deals in imported new headlights |
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VW Passat 1998 cranking, not starting Title says it all. Checked everything, spark plugs are new and there are sparks. Fuel pump working, used device that checks for fuel pressure, it passed. Car broke down in traffic, started once after, hasn't started for 2 weeks. Battery seems ok. Radi... |
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Mazda 6, Honda Accord, VW Passat ? Looking to purchase a used car shortly, have been looking around and seem to have narrowed it down to the three above, just wondering if anyone has any pros and cons on all three!Looking to spend approx $13K, would like around 2004/2006 model, needs to be... |
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Hey Jazz - replacement cost for 1.8T passat engine any ballpark figures for a replacement engine and labour for 1.8T audi/vw engine! |
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V w Passat any thoughts on these car,s1999-2000 1800cc auto,seem good buying, looking for well priced daily commute car for wife.was considering a primerabut the Passat look,s good for the money , are they dear to service etc, and do they have a belt or chain driven... |
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Passat EPC lamp on not firing. Hi guys. Have a friends car (2000 2.0L Turbo Passat) that will crank but not fire. EPC lamp is on after the others extinguish. Possibly a red herring. I have determined that there is spark but no fuel pressure (tank is half full), can anyone or Jazz throw... |
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VW Passat 2000 knocking noise? ok I need help.My car has just had the suspension on both sides done (both arms as well) due to failing wof.Now Im not sure if there was ever a knocking before, but now (or perhaps louder) there is this constant knocking when im accelerating, when im in i... |
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VW passat V5 cam chain or belt? Thank you. |
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Vw passat wheels A long shot.anyone on here happen to know are there other wheels apart from audi that fit on my 1999 vw passat. thanks |
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VW Passat 1998 fuel pump location? Where will I find the fuel pump for a Volkswagen Passat 1998! Somewhere near the fuel tank at the back! The car manual is in Japanese, which doesn't help. Car broke down in traffic this morning and got it towed home, tested for sparks in engine and sp... |
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Informed opinion please on VW Passat 1.8T 1998 Hi - if anyone has good knowledge of these (and I don't meanthe usual Euro-bashers who hate European cars even though they've never had one) I'd be grateful for some informed advice onany common issues they have. I have heard the Golfs give tr... |
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VW Passat transmission service costs. Anyone know what a basic flush only should set me back!. 5 speed tiptronic box with the 1.8T engine. Ive had 3 quotes and all are wildly different. |
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Jazz - anyone -VW - passat - parts Do you know what the going rate for a cambelt / waterpump etc replacement is for the 1.8T engine! In a 98 passat. Also, is it worthwhile bringing in parts myself for the mechanic to fit or is that just a hassle for me and an annoyance for the mechanic. Im... |
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Passat advice please Listing #: 459956957, looking at buying this, is there anything in particular that I need to be aware of with this model! TIA |
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Volkswagen Passat good or bad! i am looking to buy a vw passat 1996-2004 what should i know |
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