Hey folks,
I just got referred here from Fred's TDIClub.
We have an '04 Jetta GLS TDI wagon (currently running B20, B99 in the warmer months) and would dearly love to have a Passat TDI as well (we need a second car). Problem is, we want a recent model Passat for ESP and side airbags but can't afford a TDI since they're only a year old or so.
So we're holding our noses and considering getting a gasser (apologies to you gas fans here
). According to the Blue Book and edmunds we should be able to pay $14,000 or less for a 2002 GLS 1.8T wagon with a 5-speed.
My question is, are there model years of the B5 we should avoid? Does the gas engine have the same timing belt issues as the TDI had? How about general Passat reliability? Electricals ok? Any falling door windows?
If this has been thoroughly discussed in another thread, please let me know. Otherwise, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks in advance.
--Eric S.
Portland, OR
I just got referred here from Fred's TDIClub.
We have an '04 Jetta GLS TDI wagon (currently running B20, B99 in the warmer months) and would dearly love to have a Passat TDI as well (we need a second car). Problem is, we want a recent model Passat for ESP and side airbags but can't afford a TDI since they're only a year old or so.
So we're holding our noses and considering getting a gasser (apologies to you gas fans here
My question is, are there model years of the B5 we should avoid? Does the gas engine have the same timing belt issues as the TDI had? How about general Passat reliability? Electricals ok? Any falling door windows?
If this has been thoroughly discussed in another thread, please let me know. Otherwise, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks in advance.
--Eric S.
Portland, OR