OT Buying a used Passat, tips

[jfolkson@optonline.net (Jan Folkson)]

I'd bet good money that it needs a tranny.  The autos are famous for early
retirement and IIRC they're not CHEAP.  As Brian McGarvey puts it every time
that we see a 16V Passat:  Hey...nice donor :)


- Jan Folkson 
NYC, NY 

http://www.janfolkson.com

'86 16V
'99 Passat GLS 1.8t
'00 Beetle GLX 1.8t

"How do you know when it's music and not just a bunch of noise" - Dennis the
Menace




> Not for me, don't worry.
> My brother says a 90-93 Passat is at the back of the lot, 16V auto, he doesn't
> know much more about it at this point, but it was driven in, so it runs. What
> are the known problems with these cars? Is the automatic a reliable tranny?
> and so on. Any tips  from those many owners of these cars would be
> appreciated. I'm sure he'll give it a thorough once over if it's available
> (he's a mechanic at this dealership, and has had a few VWs), but are there any
> peculiarities to these in particular? Thanks. I know I can count on you for
> advice to pass on. I think he's getting sick of the Escort.
> Cathy
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