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stan_the_man

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Registered: 14th Feb 07
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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10th Nov 08 at 21:33

I may have the chance of a cheapish Passat 1.8 20v Non turbo from a mate.

S reg
140k (motorway miles - apparently)

Ive been told to look for wet passenger carpet, and check all the front suspension arms and obvioulsy a general look over.

Any more info?

Plans would be coilovers and 18" RS6 wheels or similar. Car is silver.

So, pics of a standardish passat on 18's if you please!

gavin18787

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10th Nov 08 at 21:34

mum has one, fairly nippy crap on juice though. Can look good slammed on a decent set of wheels

Drives supercharged Tec with torque

Joe

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10th Nov 08 at 21:35

I can't imagine one with that engine being particularly nice to drive?

stan_the_man

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10th Nov 08 at 21:39

Its fairly cheap and i want a big safe car after my Mrs's accident. Not keen on a small hatch again.

mattk

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10th Nov 08 at 21:39

Id find a big old Volvo in that case

Luke

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10th Nov 08 at 21:46

My mates 1.8 20v turbo

Joe

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10th Nov 08 at 21:47

quote:
Originally posted by stan_the_man
Its fairly cheap and i want a big safe car after my Mrs's accident. Not keen on a small hatch again.

Fair enough, just make sure its been looked after then. JR will help out a bit aswell, he knows a bit.

ChazSXi

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10th Nov 08 at 21:48

my 1.8t 2000

merc rims

a8's

my 1.9 pd130 6 speed

soon to look!

just got some black r32 mk5 golf rims and angels

i absolutely love the cars. so much car for your money. solid and reliable. the new derv has now done 173k and runs sweet as a nut!

yeh the wet floor can be pricey, as the wee comuter in the footwell gets knackered. other than that no specific probs just the usual cambelt changes etc etc

stan_the_man

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10th Nov 08 at 21:48

Of course.

Just wanna know any common problems?

John

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10th Nov 08 at 21:49

It's a big car for an n/a 1.8 engine and after 140k it'll be showing big signs of wear and tear no matter how many people tell you the engines are good for double that.

Would have to be extremely cheap.

stan_the_man

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10th Nov 08 at 21:50

Cool. Cheers Chaz.

Its £600 but im gonna try him for 500

andy1868

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10th Nov 08 at 21:52

have you had a look at any of the diesel versions? the 115 model will be just as quick with better MPG etc. won't be £500 though i don't think.

yes i feel dirty for recommending a diesel

ChazSXi

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10th Nov 08 at 21:53

quote:
Originally posted by andy1868
have you had a look at any of the diesel versions? the 115 model will be just as quick with better MPG etc. won't be £500 though i don't think.

yes i feel dirty for recommending a diesel

better car tho. prefer my pd130 over the old 1.8t!

stan_the_man

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10th Nov 08 at 21:56

If i had the choice, i'd definately go for a diesel. Got a couple mates with Golf MKIV TDi's and their awesome things. Fuck the horseys, 'mon the torqueys!

stan_the_man

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10th Nov 08 at 22:54

Also if anyone know the PCD, offset and wheel advice for a 1998 Passat could they please share their knowledge.

Taaaaa

ChazSXi

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10th Nov 08 at 23:30

5x112 et 35-45 is best....18's min

davieslim

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11th Nov 08 at 00:19

i was in a 20vt t plate last week with 169k on the clock and no sevice history looked mint and drove great but the mileage put me off, was only £700

Mattb

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11th Nov 08 at 07:20

We have both the 1.8 N/a and 1.8 Turbo

N/a

My turbo wagon..

Our N/a is in pretty good shape, returns 40mg on a run and is running sweet after 100k.

My turbo has done 150k and still managed to make 142bhp on the rollers on saturday, only making 7 psi boost pressure..

As said before look out for water leaks, if you do get it renew the pollen filter housing seal, and knock out the grommet under the battery straight away, this should stop any future leaks..

Also check the suspension arms for play, c.v boots are prone to splitting. and at 140k the shocks may be a little tired