Volkswagen Passat (2005 - ) - Buying a 2.TDI DSG estate - is it a good idea ?

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Sun 8 Jun 2008 00:03
Buying a 2.TDI DSG estate - is it a good idea ? - jamesbongy
We're going to buy one tomorrow...pre-owned 4000 miles on the clock and for about £18k - worried about the fuel pump issues, should i be? Any info greatly appreciated.

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Edited by Pugugly on 08/06/2008 at 00:08

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Sun 8 Jun 2008 01:31
Buying a 2.TDI DSG estate - is it a good idea ? - Pat L
If it's still in under warranty then fine. Good car imo.

If not, buy a a new one.
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Sun 8 Jun 2008 01:45
Buying a 2.0 TDI DSG estate - is it a good idea ? - Avant
Have a look at a Golf estate - you could have a new one for £18k, and it's roomier than it looks from the outside. 500/1500 litres playing the Passat's 513/1641. Also look at the Octavia estate - same price (new) as a Golf but splitting the difference in capacity between Golf and Passat. You can have either with the 2.0 TDI engine and DSG.

I think fuel pump issues only arise in older, high-mileage cars.

And no, I don't know why they measure luggage capacitry in litres!

Edited by Avant on 08/06/2008 at 01:46

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Sun 8 Jun 2008 02:08
Buying a 2.0 TDI DSG estate - is it a good idea ? - MichaelR
It's a lot of money for very very dull and boring car. If you simply want a reliable workhouse with no passion or interest in it whatsoever why spend £18k? You can get the same thing for much less.

If you spend £18k, buy something special. What about a nice Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI 170 S-Line?
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Sun 8 Jun 2008 02:16
Buying a 2.0 TDI DSG estate - is it a good idea ? - Avant
"If you simply want a reliable workhouse.... "

You're too young for the workhouse Michael!

I loved my A4 Avant but it was a 2.5 - now a 2.7 and too expensive new. I thought about it and a new Golf with the same engine simply made more sense, particularly as the Golf V has sharper steering and handling than an A4, certainly the previous model which is what you'd get for £18k.
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Sun 8 Jun 2008 04:13
Buying a 2.0 TDI DSG estate - is it a good idea ? - jamesbongy
just became a father for the 1st time, we have a 1 year old 2.0tdi sport jetta....awesome....my wife wants something similar but with a bit more space...seemed like the natural choice.

We test drove the touran, boring...honda crv...too small a boot....c4 grand....not well built...the audi would be nice ....too much to insure and not as roomy....thanks for the advice but the passat seems like a good choice...and i'm glad i don't have to worry about the fuel pump.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 08/06/2008 at 17:23

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