Saki GT

I have a friend looking for a cheap car, and found a 99 Passat GLS V6. New water pump and timing belt recently. The car is clean and she is set to buy it after a mechanic gives it a once over.

Anyone know anything I should keep an eye out for?

rockville

Dad had a '98 Passat. Nice car, Audi maintenance needs. It may be cheap to buy but it likely won't be cheap to own. Still, nice car.

dammitjim

Instrument clusters and window regulators are common failures. That is an interference engine so don't wait to change the timing belt.

I wouldn't recommend one to someone looking for a cheap car.

S2kRally

i work at a vw dealer.. these cars are headaches to own.

everyone that comes in needs 2 grand + in work.

chain tesioner gasket failures, catalytic converter failures, body control module failures ect. not a good choice for an economical car

airgate

You already know my experience...and that was with an '06 Passat 3.6L. Fawk that car to hell forever.

dammitjim

In for the back story. My wife keeps bringing up Touaregs and Tiguans and I'm trying to talk her out of getting one.