Vicz Neutral Newbie March 29, 2007 Share March 29, 2007 Mine's not a T, go for 15k per servicing. Does a T go for 5K? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanter 3rd Gear March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 You can do a search on the net for more info but some of the horror stories are here http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0ac53c/0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeyeo Clutched March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 Xefera, though the price may be rather reasonable for a 4 years old Passat, but there are already so many owners and you might want to review into the car history. You might want to ask the owner or car dealer they are agreeable for you to bring the car to either IDAC or AAS for inspection to confirm that the car had no past problems and the parts installed are approved by LTA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_mel 1st Gear March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 With so many owners, the Passat should be renamed as Pass-On. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joetan23 Neutral Newbie March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 not too sure if it will really be a bargain with 3 owners in 4yrs!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xefera 6th Gear March 30, 2007 Author Share March 30, 2007 Don't worry, have no intention to buy the car. Just thought it is an attractive deal and so post here to share with other forummers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xefera 6th Gear March 30, 2007 Author Share March 30, 2007 Frankly speaking, I don't know man. Never owned a conti before, but mine never go beyond 6-7k for each servicing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Clutched March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 You can do a search on the net for more info but some of the horror stories are here http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0ac53c/0 believe lots of horror stories are linked to uninformed US guys who use mineral oil. Hven't heard much from the Europe side and as such, the 1.8T is a very popular engine within the whole VAG group, including the SEATs, Skodas and Audis. It is also a World Best Engine winner before. as for this passat, i don't think you'd get all the goodies in the ad, as if you check VAGSG, a "B5.5 passat" owner is selling lots of her stuff..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanter 3rd Gear March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 Certainly the oil used will be a factor. Anyway just to give a heads up to those interested to buy the car. Get it properly checked cos this oil sludge issue is not unknow for this model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtvox Neutral Newbie March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 I think the major servicing is 60k interval (someone driving a VW can help to confirm), however, it's not really a major killer. The killer comes from those worn out parts such as air con compressor, suspension, alternator, etc. Thus it would be good to check on those usual parts and history or servicing and warranty claims. Major servicing should be at 90k...basic timing belt change + wear and tear... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falc 3rd Gear March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 You can do a search on the net for more info but some of the horror stories are here http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0ac53c/0 Well, if u have read the thread carefully, those folks having problems uses non-synthetic or mineral oil for their servicing. VW when they address the sludge issue insists on using synthetic oil. In SGP where owners always use synthetics, you don't hear of such issue. Not to mention the recommended oil change by agent is 15k. So if u go back to agent, they only change your oil every 15K. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 Xefera, though the price may be rather reasonable for a 4 years old Passat, but there are already so many owners and you might want to review into the car history. You might want to ask the owner or car dealer they are agreeable for you to bring the car to either IDAC or AAS for inspection to confirm that the car had no past problems and the parts installed are approved by LTA. Asking price too high. if sell to dealer, the very max, price she will get is low 50s.but i suspect it will be high 40s instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanter 3rd Gear March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 Personally I wont run >10k even on synthetic oil in Sg for a NA car cos of the start stop traffic & hot weather in SG. 15k on a turbo? . Too much shearing & degradation for sg type of driving. I think few people go back to agents once the warranty period has expired unless v KS & loaded Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanter 3rd Gear March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 I think most cars in the 4-5 year range the dealers offer paper + body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 is that the 2nd major servicing or 1st one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabest 2nd Gear March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 I own a Passat before; the major servicing is at 90K mileage if you bring bcak to agent - budget $3K for two days at the workshop. I could not agree to tear down and replace things just becuase it was nearing shelf life so took it to Servotronic for standard servicing cost me around $250 for whole day job! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falc 3rd Gear March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 Yap i won't too. Especially considering most of them are chipped up to 190+ hp also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear March 30, 2007 Share March 30, 2007 3k for 2 days? care to share what will be the stuff which they will be doing? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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