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Date:         Tue, 5 Jan 1999 00:20:13 EST
Reply-To:     Modl6971@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Modl <Modl6971@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Passat wagon (no Vanagon)
Comments: To: mariner4@SNET.NET
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In a message dated 1/4/99 6:04:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, mariner4@SNET.NET writes:

<< Seriously considering a '95 Passat wagon with the VR6 engine. Does anyone have anything good/bad to say about these cars? Thanks. -Mike >> Only buy a 95 1/2 Passat or newer if it is an automatic. If the automatic trans HAS a dipstick, DONT buy it. If it DOES NOT have a dipstick, then it is a good car. The automatic trans on the newer VW's didn't get good till the non-dipstick trans. The non-dipstick trans uses a special synthetic vw fluid and been finally designed properly, mechanically. The transmission computer is the best too with this trans. The early trans shifted horribly and was unrilable. Make sure that if you do get the Passat with the good trans, that it has the updated trans computer (transmission control module). I can give you the part number if you need it. The motor is bullet proof. Good choice Michael 87 syncro 87 Quattro


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