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1997 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Tdi Diesel Runs, 5 Speed, Drivetrain Won't Move. on 2040-cars

US $1,400.00
Year:1997 Mileage:403000 Color: Green /
 Tan
Location:

Kimmell, Indiana, United States

Kimmell, Indiana, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.9L 1896CC 116Cu. In. l4 DIESEL Turbocharged
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WVWGG83A5VB008586 Year: 1997
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Passat
Trim: TDI Sedan 4-Door
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, CD Player
Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: FWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 403,000
Sub Model: TDI
Exterior Color: Green
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Engine Runs good but drive train does not pull. After full lock up in 5th gear missing deer when I came to stop sign there was no pull when I went to take off. Axles don't turn. Engine light was always on ECU code but didn't seem to be any problem. A/C compressor will not get cold. Shifter boot at stick is decomposing. center console cover hinge broken...still works as good cover. No headliner....better than sagging headliner. No history on Timing belt. Drivers rear power window never worked. Driver's door lock has been replaced has separate key.Interior needs some cleaning. Needs new battery."

 1997 Passat Sedan TDI Diesel 1.9L engine, 5 speed Manual Transmission, Green Body color, Light Tan interior. I drove for several years. I had to brake hard for deer in 5th gear. When I came to stop sign and went to take off. Drivetrain didn't pull or make a sound. Axles don't turn. I think something is wrong in Transmission. It has over 403,000 miles on it. It always got great mileage 50mpg. I have two other Passats and two Jettas with 4 of us driving in household. This was the best mileage of all Passats. All 4 doors open and close.  Sony 10x CD in trunk with cassette at Sony radio. Driver's door lock has been replaced has separate key. Sunroof works.  Rear cup holder still good.  I picked up a 3rd Jetta so I won't be fixing this one. I am also listing a good transmission with engine see other listings. I am selling as is no reserve.

Replaced recently:
Clutch 2008 384,953 miles
Exhaust flex elbow 2008 387,254 miles
Brakes 2009 396,156 miles
Front Tires 2010 399,000 miles

Known issues:
Engine light was always on ECU code but didn't seem to be any problem.
A/C compressor will not get cold.
Shifter boot at stick is decomposing
center console cover hinge broken...still works as good cover
No headliner....better than sagging headliner
Needs new battery
No history on Timing belt

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