Should I keep my Passat?? What commonly goes wrong with them?

[Leadwings]

Did a full reaserch last night and today and also went and see my mechanic today and ask what they think and the answer I get was
"don't even think about going near the car" I think I will have to let the car go. Going back to the first option. Tiguan

Note the 125 diesel and 6 speed DSG are used in a number of models, including Tiguan and golfs - so it may be the year that is improtant.

[jackafrica]

I have watched this thread with great interest, a 2008 125kw DSG wagon being in my sights.

Pulled the trigger 3 weeks ago on one in Melbourne. One owner 83ks, all services, etc. completed. Injectors replaced. Mechatronics unit untouched.

Have now driven 2300ks and finally home. What a great car and I'm pleased to have made the decision to buy a Passat. Hasn't missed a beat. The only disappointment being the factory fitted 18"alloys, a bit too high and wide for an old boy like me.
Still learning as I go, though owning a 2006 Golf has helped.

Don't be afraid to buy this model, they're great value and the more they're talked down the better value they'll be!
The friendly service folk at Jacksons in Hobart helped with servicing information and checked the work had been done.
Mark Cubit in parts is worth his weight too, a good hand.

cheers,
richard

[Lindsay]

The only disappointment being the factory fitted 18"alloys, a bit too high and wide for an old boy like me.

I'll swap you for my standard 17's!

[Leadwings]

I have watched this thread with great interest, a 2008 125kw DSG wagon being in my sights.

Pulled the trigger 3 weeks ago on one in Melbourne. One owner 83ks, all services, etc. completed. Injectors replaced. Mechatronics unit untouched.

Have now driven 2300ks and finally home. What a great car and I'm pleased to have made the decision to buy a Passat. Hasn't missed a beat. The only disappointment being the factory fitted 18"alloys, a bit too high and wide for an old boy like me.
Still learning as I go, though owning a 2006 Golf has helped.

Don't be afraid to buy this model, they're great value and the more they're talked down the better value they'll be!
The friendly service folk at Jacksons in Hobart helped with servicing information and checked the work had been done.
Mark Cubit in parts is worth his weight too, a good hand.

cheers,
richard

Richard, glad it's worked out for you. We got a quote for a trade-in from Toyota - $13,000. So weve decided to hang on to it, and have taken out full RAC brakedown coverage.

Wife has just driven down to our farm (500 km away) with no problems - will wait and see what happens next!

[jackafrica]

$13k !
I'd keep it too. Crikey, your car had low kilometres too if I recall.

I hope you have a future with the car that's filled with pleasant times and monotonous reliability.

cheers,
richard

[jackafrica]

I'll swap you for my standard 17's!

Must admit the wagon sticks to the road like glue, with no body roll, though you do feel it would be more comfortable with narrower,taller tyres.
The PO spent $1200 on tyres for the 18"s, I'd have to say money well spent and same as the original fitment if the spare is anything to go by. No skinny tyre saver in this one!