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SinisterProbeGt
10-01-2005, 08:35 PM
Well I needed to buy a new ride for work.
Doing allot of driving just in Calgary.
Anyways :zzz:
Just want to know what the forum has to say about these cars.
Are there any body kits or lip kits avail?
What’s the bolt pattern?
Reliable?
Parts and motor or ecu upgrades.
I know it’s not the gls vr6, but I just want it to look slick and get some good gas mileage.
SinisterProbeGt
10-01-2005, 08:39 PM
hey if any one wants to do some Photo shop.

just rims and lower it a bit mabye tint
SinisterProbeGt
10-01-2005, 08:44 PM
:thumbsup:
JordanEG6
10-01-2005, 08:49 PM
hmmm...the passat, as opposed to the golf and jetta, dont get alot of aftermarket support. but its do-able, ive seen 2 modded passats ever. or its a good choice if your wanting to be different. thank god for Concept-1. check them out, they have rims, seats, performance and styling mods available for the passat. :thumbsup:
Weapon_R
10-01-2005, 09:11 PM
They are such nice cars, especially for the year and the price. My friend has a 1995 and it runs very well and has the nicest interior i've seen for an older and very affordable vehicle. Leather interior, dash looks good and all power options.

That said, he does have problems. His rear power window switches don't work anymore and neither do other electrical options. It's a VW though, that's expected. If you find one without these problems, they are cool cars.
SinisterProbeGt
10-01-2005, 09:18 PM
bought mine for 2400$ at auction 210k on it, no rust, no burn
FlySi
10-01-2005, 09:22 PM
good price, but why is it that they sell for less than golfs and jettas?

prime example:

http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=14250869

http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=14542031&pgno=1&srt=7

these aren't even extreme instances. Most passats = jettas in price. why? the two aren't even comprable
Bonka
10-02-2005, 12:28 AM
B3's have a terrible automatic transmission. They will fail among various other electrical problems..

The B5's (1998-2004) I've heard were always nice to drive. For some reason parts just seem to fail without a moments notice. Seems to be contrary to all the magazine reviews.
Kobe
10-02-2005, 01:58 PM
Originally posted by Bonka
B3's have a terrible automatic transmission. They will fail among various other electrical problems..

The B5's (1998-2004) I've heard were always nice to drive. For some reason parts just seem to fail without a moments notice. Seems to be contrary to all the magazine reviews.

I have a B5, no problems so far... 2000 V6...
Nice cars... Quiet and clean inside :)
Mr. Burns
10-02-2005, 02:04 PM
Non-VR6 models are 4x100 bolt pattern. VR6 has 5x100.