1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI from North America - Comments

8th May 2008, 16:47

"VW should still make THIS car"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Plastic trans shifter clip - when this breaks you only have 3-4.

Too soon to tell, car has a lot of miles, and I expect some things to happen.

General comments?

I am 6'2" 300 #, fits me like a glove, very comfy. I commute 100mi per day. I can't wait to drive the car again!

Controls took a few minutes, had to read the owners manual. But nothing major.

50+ mpg - love it!


4th Jul 2008, 14:49

I now have over 3K miles on the car. Have replaced heater lines, power steering hoses (rust). Serviced AC, replaced condenser and dryer, recharged - $400 - works perfect- 40* at vent. Have wet turbo drain line, that will be fixed soon.

Best mileage to date 54.4.

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