What is the reason for the fact that used WW Passats are so cheap ?

[adlep]

What would be the reason for the fact that I can buy 98-00 Passat so cheap?
They are priced about 3/4 cheaper than Accords...
What is up with that?
Do they have a terrible reliablility record?
Edit: They actually look very nice..

 

[thawolfman]

Who's fat? :Q

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: adlep
What would be the reason for the fact that I can buy 98-00 Passat so cheap?
They are priced about 3/4 cheaper than Accords...
What is up with that?
Do they have a terrible reliablility record?
Edit: They actually look very nice..

Because they arent as popular. No, reliability is great, since they are built in Germany (unlike the Jetta).

Our 99 passat is running really strong, and the 1.8t engine is awesome.

 

[radioouman]

I dunno about WW Passats, but VW Passats probably have a better resale value

 

[Ikonomi]

Very few cars will hold value like the Accord or Camry. They're extremely popular.

 

[adlep]

Because they arent as popular. No, reliability is great, since they are built in Germany (unlike the Jetta).

Our 99 passat is running really strong, and the 1.8t engine is awesome.

Ugghh...
I am soo tempted right now..
Really?
So far I have seen 3 cars where owners mentioned something about new "turbo"..
Whats up with that?
I mean it is NOT A timing belt, something like that is not a routine maintenance...:Q
Edit: Link to my search

 

[StageLeft]

When did VW quality go down the crapper? Was it around 2000? Is a 98 any good? I know that the late model jettas and golfs are utter garbage, but did passat totally avoid VW's documented abuse of quality during this period?

 

[adlep]

but did passat totally avoid VW's documented abuse of quality during this period?

No...
Bummer #1
It is a nice car; but it just breaks a lot :-(

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: adlep

but did passat totally avoid VW's documented abuse of quality during this period?

No...
Bummer #1
It is a nice car; but it just breaks a lot :-(

Darn, cause it could really fit the bill for me. I know that the higher engine passats are pretty nice cars, and priced right as well. Seems a little more fun than a 98 altima

If you have the time check out the consumer reviews at edmunds.com. I bet you can get a good feel for its quality from reviewers there.

 

[StageLeft]

UP.

Are late 90's passats w/ V6 any good, or total crap?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
When did VW quality go down the crapper? Was it around 2000? Is a 98 any good? I know that the late model jettas and golfs are utter garbage, but did passat totally avoid VW's documented abuse of quality during this period?

I personally vouch for the craptacular cars VW made in the late 80s and early 90s.

 

[MomAndSkoorbaby]

Used passat would be nice.....

 

[Pliablemoose]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
UP.

Are late 90's passats w/ V6 any good, or total crap?

Motor Week the TV show on PBS gave them fairly high ratings & listed them as a used car they recommend.

Show #2310 & Show #2328

 

[adlep]

Used passat would be nice.....

I know how you feel, but please do A LOT of research before jumping on it...
They are cheap for a reason...
Regards,
Adam

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: adlep

Used passat would be nice.....

I know how you feel, but please do A LOT of research before jumping on it...
They are cheap for a reason...
Regards,
Adam

Wow.

And to the person who listed them still as a bummer, besides the timing belt, which I consider routine maintenance, the MAF hasnt given us any trouble at all, and neither has the ignition. Maybe we have been lucky, I don't know. Also, ours is a manual, so that may make a difference when it comes to some people claiming a problem there.

Also, MSN Autos list the 1999 Accord with more problems than the Passat, so what's the deal?

 

[Nebor]

Er... I don't know about you guys, but I've always known VW was crap. Back in the day, my dad had 2 VWs, one to drive, and one to work on, because one was always busted. That's VW is the little bitch of European autos. I'd rather have a Saab than a VW.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: Nebor
Er... I don't know about you guys, but I've always known VW was crap. Back in the day, my dad had 2 VWs, one to drive, and one to work on, because one was always busted. That's VW is the little bitch of European autos. I'd rather have a Saab than a VW.

I would too..but Saabs are much more expensive. And..back in the day, sure, but the B5 Passat is a pretty reliable car. \

Club B5

 

[thomsbrain]

slow, uncomfortable, loud, bad ride, classic VW electical system (i.e. wired by a chimpanzee with tin foil and rubber bands). they look nice from the outside, but that's about all they have going for them.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: thomsbrain
slow, uncomfortable, loud, bad ride, classic VW electical system (i.e. wired by a chimpanzee with tin foil and rubber bands). they look nice from the outside, but that's about all they have going for them.

Slow and uncomfortable? Loud? Bad ride? What kind of passat were YOU driving?

 

[SweetSweetLeroyBrown]

I heard that recent Passats use some super strange auto tranny that is finicky and hard to repair/adjust.

 

[adlep]

Bump...
Excelsior, it is nothing personal. The Passat is a very nice vehicle.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: Nebor
Er... I don't know about you guys, but I've always known VW was crap. Back in the day, my dad had 2 VWs, one to drive, and one to work on, because one was always busted. That's VW is the little bitch of European autos. I'd rather have a Saab than a VW.

Why would he have bought a second one if the first one was so bad?

 

[Amused]

I have a 99 Passat GLX (v6). It's been flawless.

And Thomsbrain has his head up his ass. The Passat has a great ride, a quiet rattle free interior and is plenty quick for what it is.

And my car has been as stable as a rock. No problems whatsoever.