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ok, here it goes. I daily drive a 02 Passat wagon automatic. The reverse started acting up a few months ago, we serviced it and nothing got fixed so, I decided to go ahead and do a 5 speed swap. I have a manual AWM engine waiting to go into the car but I'm toying with the idea of installing an...

Hey guys I have a '04 Passat GLS 4MOTION and I was thinking about getting into a 2007-up Passat. What are your opinions on your B6ses?

My Windshields split in half. :( What is VDub advice on saving few bucks? Should I go OEM or Aftermarket will work too? Just so you know. You guys have help me make good decisions and your replies are highly appreciated. Thanks!:salute:

I'm thinking of chipping my 02 5.5, but I'm a little concerned that the extra ommph to the motor from chipping would wear out the motor faster than usual. My thing is my car has nearly 350k miles, and would hate to chip the car, just to see the engine crap out from all the extra stress. any...

Hi guys! It looks like Ill be buying a W8 very soon. Found a really good clean one that reminds me of StormTroopers car. Ive ran through the search engine, but it wont let me type in W8 :hmmm: Id like to know the pros and cons into getting a W8. Im looking at getting a 2003 Variant, with 46k...

obviosly everyone knows this is a less than optimal suspension setup but i want to know the pros(if any) and the cons of running lowering springs, in my case neuspeed sport, on the stock shocks. As i am very poor and have already put far too much money into my car for a highschooler i want to...

My local VW dealer does a Timing Belt (water pump too) replacement job for ~$1,100 but they have a 25% off coupon out right now so I think I'm going for it. I have 77,000 miles on my 2000 1.8t (ATW). Any reason this is a bad/risky idea? I figure if they mess it up they are an "official VW...

I am wondering some of the pros and cons of the boost gauge, i am still pretty green to the passat world,but not to the autmotive world and my passat is the first car i have had with a turbo and would like to know the ins and outs of getting this car running to peak performance.....just try and...

If by next year i'm able to secure funds for purchase of a 'new' car- I'm either leaning towards the New Passat wagon 2.0t, OR we're even considering a CPO Audi Allroad 2.7t (2002 and later)... Does anyone have one of these? (not the 4.2) and i've seenprices that are less than 30k (of course...

Hey, I would like to know the year and kind of Passat you drive, three things you like most about your Passat, and the three things you like least. Pretend for a moment that you are a writer for Motor Trend. 2004 Passat GLX V6 Auto Pros - Ride - Interior materials - Front seat comfort Cons...

I am looking into an new intake and seriously thinking about the EVOMS intake which others out there work on the 99V6 Tips and pros an cons which do people use and like... Thanks in advance ~Dan

Alright , I have over 50k on the car now and its time to do the manual tranny fluid. 00 passat 1.8t sedan manual tranny. I have hadred line in 1 other Dub and it was a 90 GTI. Unfortunatly I only had the car for another 2 mths after the fluid change. I have done numerous searches on Red Line...

All this talk about Bio Diesel what do you peeps think about it what are some of the pros and cons of it? I know that its clean burning and I know that you can end up growing bacteria in your take because of it so what else?

I wanted to know what could be damaged if I decide to chip at 90K on a '98 1.8T. I already have a new Audi TT valve and N75J installed along with new vacuum hoses. Am I risking turbo damage?

i was thinking of flushing my v6 manual transmision i currently have about 50k miles on the car 1) what are the pros and cons 2) i see that ecs has both Redline MT-90 Manual Transmission Fluid Redline MTL Man witch should i pick OR is there something else i should be after Thanks

Hola, I just bought an 03 GLX 4Motion. Haven't done anything to it yet except tint the windows. I wanna get it some new shoes, but I'm not sure whether or not to go with 18 or 19 inch rims. Any suggestions, aside from pure asthetics? Obviously 19s will be heavier, any other considerations...