Thread: Searching for a Passat wagon TDI....

Quote: Originally Posted by owr084 Make sure you read up on the major issues with the B5.5 Passats (see the Passat forum), mainly the balance shaft issue, glow plugs and transmission (not that big yet, but see sloppy snood's story). Bottm line, if you find a Passat Wagon that has not had the balance shaft module replaced with a geared unit, figure on a $2500 to $3000 expense. thats in the newer cars right? >02?

Quote: Originally Posted by savannah996 thats in the newer cars right? >02? 04 & 05 with the BHW engine only.

Hey, just tossing this out. We have a Jetta sedan, which my wife is going to take over (finally convinced her that 40mpg is better than 20 in her Volvo V70), and I'm on the hunt for a Passat wagon, TDI of course Somewhere around, or under $10K, less would be awesome. Say, less than 150K miles? Might be a tall order, but I'm seeing them on eBay for around that... A southern car would be awesome, I'd be willing to fly down and...

Hey, that gray one is my car. That is my actual car...lol.

Make sure you read up on the major issues with the B5.5 Passats (see the Passat forum), mainly the balance shaft issue, glow plugs and transmission (not that big yet, but see sloppy snood's story). Bottm line, if you find a Passat Wagon that has not had the balance shaft module replaced with a geared unit, figure on a $2500 to $3000 expense.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sprocket Hey, that gray one is my car. That is my actual car...lol. Isn't it funny that wikipedia had that as it's b4v picture? Your car sure does get around Jason...