2003 Vw Passat Gl 130k Miles Well Maintained Good Mpg Good Driver on 2040-cars
White Plains, New York, United States
Manual transmission 5 speed Passat. We are second owner and purchased it in 2011. All original paint that still looks good, no accident history, car looks nice but has typical minor scratches and dings the worst of which is rear driver's side quarter/bumper cover (see picture) and a small crack in the front bumper cover (picture). Has been stored mostly outdoors. Gets great mileage 25 mpg in town and 33 mpg on highway and drives/handles nice.
Documented maintenance: mileage date service 130,081 7/25/2013 full tuneup, replace ignition coils/plugs, all filters, oil change 124,273 7/2/2012 new axles/CV joints, new headlight bulb, replace purge valve, oil change 117,230 7/15/2011 new drivers door window regulator, oil change 114,895 5/18/2011 new clutch disc, pressure plate, TO bearing. 4 new Continental tires, oil change, new right lower control arm 114,895 5/18/2011 new AC drier, charge A/C, new exhaust downpipe, front pipe and hangars 111,458 11/23/2010 new battery 105,306 6/8/2010 oil change, new brake pads front and rear, rebuild all brake calipers 104,588 5/24/2010 replace cam adjuster 102,494 3/17/2010 oil change, replace #$ ignition coil/plug 89,890 3/11/2009 new belts, new fuel line (recall), new air and pollen filter 78,440 6/2/2008 new front and rear right window regulator 78,440 6/2/2008 80K service - oil, filters, plugs, new timing belt, tensioner and water pump 65,954 5/11/2007 new purge valve 64,000 4/14/2007 new pads, rotors all wheels, outer CV boots, belts, brake light switch, brake fluid 56,438 8/17/2006 oil change, rotate tires, new trunk latch Everything works with exception of rear passenger side window regulator (that window is stuck in up/closed position). AC blows cold, heat works, car drives well brakes/tires are in good condition. Get in and drive. Good reliable and economical transportation. |
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Five reasons to love, or hate, the culture of German cars
Thu, Mar 5 2015A few months back, we took a 500-foot view of the culture of American cars, dissecting prides and prejudices on our way to the conclusion that automotive allegiances can be simultaneously embraced and derided. We had so much fun with the narrative that we decided to do it again, this time taking a look at Germany and its world-renowned lineup of automakers, including the likes of Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen, among others. Join us below as we discuss the points and counterpoints that make or have made the German auto industry what it is today. And remember, Germany did pretty much invent the automobile, after all... The V12 Engine If America is known for the proliferation of the V8 engine, an argument could be made that Germany owns the V12. Yes, of course, other companies have created V12 engines – Ferrari, Jaguar and Lamborghini immediately come to mind – but the big 12-cylinder powerplants from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, in particular, have proven to be some of the most effortless, luxurious and downright over-built engines the world has ever seen. These days, having 12 cylinders is more a case of wretched excess than ever before, and yet, you can still stroll into your local BMW or Mercedes dealership and get a brand-new 760i, S600 or even an over-the-top G65 AMG, efficiency be damned. Best of all, since the majority of these German powerhouses depreciate as fast as an anchor sinks, nearly any auto enthusiast who dreams of a dozen cylinders can satisfy their carnal desires. Current Star: 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 View 28 Photos Diesel Engines Remember how we talked about those glorious V12 engines? Well, you can even get one from Audi that runs on diesel. If your compression-ignition fantasies err more on the side of fuel savings, that's no problem, either. Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen have got you covered, with engines starting as small as 800 cubic centimeters (Smart Fortwo). If you want something a little more practical, it's hard to argue with a VW Golf TDI, which will provide plenty of space for you and three of your best friends, plus a fair bit of luggage, all while returning 50-ish miles per gallon. For the purposes of this discussion, we'd rather focus on the asinine levels of torque provided by Germany's high-end diesel engines than the lower-end fuel sippers.
VW recalls 1.1M Jetta, Beetle models in US, China over suspension fears
Fri, 17 Oct 2014Volkswagen is recalling about 1.1 million vehicles in China and North America in a newly announced campaign affecting the rear suspensions on some models. For the US, the action covers about 442,265 vehicles, including 400,602 examples of its 2011-2013 Jetta and 41,663 units of the 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible. According to Reuters, the recall affects a further 126,000 vehicles in Canada and about 581,090 in China, including related market-specific models like the Sagitar.
The problem can occur if the affected models have a collision to the rear or the side-rear of the vehicle. It's then possible for the trailing arms on the torsion-beam rear suspension to be damaged. If the harm isn't noticed, then the part could fracture while driving. Obviously, a broken rear suspension is going to have an adverse effect on handling.
To fix things, VW dealers will inspect the trailing arms on the models, and they will all receive a sheetmetal part that will make a distinctive sound if broken in the future. If already damaged, the entire torsion beam will be replaced. Obviously, this work will be done at no charge to owners.
A car writer's year in new vehicles [w/video]
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