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1999 Vw Passat Gls, Black, 5-speed Turbo, One Owner, V.good Condition on 2040-cars

Year:1999 Mileage:106600 Color: Black /
 Gray
Location:

Middletown, Connecticut, United States

Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 1781CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WVWMA63B3XE508460 Year: 1999
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Passat
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: GLS Sedan 4-Door
Options: Alloy wheels, Sunroof, Cassette Player
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 106,600
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: GLS
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Gray
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 4
Condition: Used: A 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. ... 

Basic info: 1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4-door sedan in very good condition. Relatively low mileage of 106,600 miles, 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo engine, 5-speed manual transmission, black exterior, powered sunroof, alloy wheels, dark-gray cloth interior. Front-wheel-drive, ABS, dual airbags, A/C, power windows and locks, cruise control.  Great mileage: 21-24mpg city, 31-34mpg highway (yep, higher than rated at 65-70mph).

Condition: No accidents in this car's history, and I have most maintenance records available.  Exterior has a few small dings of quarter-inch or less, otherwise clean and new-looking.  Interior is very clean: no smoking, no food, no drink spills in car, ever – so no smells. Some nicks on front inner door handles, and some sun bleaching at the back window tail-light, but still looks fine.  Two small night-lights for the center panel vents have gone dark, but they're not essential, and everything else electronic and mechanical works.  Absolutely ready to drive.

Maintenance: scheduled maintenance closely followed, oil changed very regularly and early (every 4k miles instead of 5k); Auto-RX engine cleaner has been used pro-actively. Timing belt and water pump were replaced at 77,000 miles.  Tires are a little over 2 years old, Hankook Optimo H727, and have about 20,000 miles on them.  This Passat has only been fed premium fuel all its life.  It's been taken care of by one very skilled local mechanic for many years, who always checked over the car with every visit. 

History: Car was assembled in VW's Germany factory.  I've been the only owner and driver of this car, and intended to keep it for at least another 100k miles, but am leaving the region and giving it up.  It's served me well for many years, and is a worthy example of German engineering – everything feels solid, and driving it is still a pleasure.  The car has always been driven gently: never red-lined the engine, and light touch on the brakes.  Clean title, of course.  VIN ready to check w/ CARFAX as you'd like.

I may end the auction early if necessary.  Any questions, please contact me.  Happy and safe motoring!

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