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“Super Fab Vw Passat”

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Michelle2060 recommends this car
08/06/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr TDi Turbodiesel Sedan

-Fabulous gas mileage 37-43 mpg
-sleek, yet funny looking design
-turbo diesel helps it pick up and go
-quirky rattles and road noise typical of VWs
-solid build
-expensive to repair (it's a VW)
-this is a high mileage, economy car
-comfy ride
-would recommend most TDI's (although 2000 is a bad year I hear)
-Has treated me well, has not yet broken down
-need to remember to get timing belt changed so you don't blow your engine up...but that is on any car.
-but don't just listen to me...do your research!!!!

Pros — gas mileage, comfy ride, standard performance
Cons — '97 VW notorious for electrical issues, repairs on VW are expensive, but well worth it for a TDI
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“Miss The Old Girl !”

1997 Volkswagen Pass...
Michael9164
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Michael9164 recommends this car
07/09/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr TDi Turbodiesel Sedan

After owning for 5 years with no trouble at all !
Performance after chipping it with a simple £75 tuning chip,Reformed this everyday car into a sports car,Also adding another easy 200 miles to a full tank of mixed vegi oil and normal diesel of which it ran on happily.
Repairs needed were only that of new battery and a set of four new alloys and 2 sets of tyres.
Costs of running all depended how much free used vegi oil i could be bothered to filter.
Fun factor was reasonable with the low down torque, Enabled easy overtaking.

Pros — Bullet proof engine would run happily on most household vegi-rapeseed oils with out any modifications.
Cons — On a P plate is was getting old.
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“Its A Wagon”

1997 Volkswagen Pass...
Jeff848
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03/06/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr GLX V6 Wagon

Eng./Trans.- K&N intake, Remus (real) titanium exhaust, B&M short shifter, Sachs clutch, Eurospec Sport pressure plate, Autotech 10lb. flywheel, urethane motor mounts and TDi tranny mount
Susp.- FK 30/40 kit, 17x7(f) and 17x8(r) Volk CV-Pro (3pc. forged), H&R 25mm(f) spacers and FK 20mm(r) spacers, PBR ULTceramic brake pads
Exterior- Hella eurospec headlights and foglights, Seidl Tuning Grille

Pros — Its a wagon
Cons — Its a wagon
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“Expensive When It Breaks”

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Jeff848
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03/05/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr GLX V6 Wagon

Eng./Trans.- K&N intake, Remus (real) titanium exhaust, B&M short shifter, Sachs clutch, Eurospec Sport pressure plate, Autotech 10lb. flywheel, urethane motor mounts and TDi tranny mount
Susp.- FK 30/40 kit, 17x7(f) and 17x8(r) Volk CV-Pro (3pc. forged), H&R 25mm(f) spacers and FK 20mm(r) spacers, PBR ULTceramic brake pads
Exterior- Hella eurospec headlights and foglights

Pros — Goes 145mph and holds 4 people
Cons — Wheels rub all the time
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“Nice Interior”

1997 Volkswagen Pass...
Evan174
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Evan174 recommends this car
01/25/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr GLX V6 Sedan

Lots of accessories

Pros — High Top speed
Cons — Slow acceleration
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Price: $15000 - $25000
Body Type: Sedan
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