1996 VW Passat TDI

[Little G]

I'm considering the purchase of a 96 VW Passat TDI. Anyone have any intimate experience with these cars? I'm thinking the 40+ mpg will help my 40+ mile commute.

Any thoughts?

g

[Mike]

my friend had a 95 vr6 and dumped a TON of money in upkeep, dunno how different/more reliable the tdi's are, but unless you plan on doing a lot of work yourself (we did) it will cost a ton when things go wrong

[Frosty]

A lot of electrical nightmares with the 90's VW's. Hell even my friend is having wiring issues with his '03.

[Squirrel]

good friend of mine from high school has an mk3 turbo diesel, beats the **** out of it every time he drives it and has done so for the past 5 years, takes it like a champ and still runs...pretty quick too with a MBC :)

[qwikz28]

they aren't bad cars if you can do repairs yourself and don't mind a few things here and there being amiss. they certainly drive well and you will enjoy. i think you should go for it

i tried to pick up a 92 2.0 5-speed with a broken odometer for $300 to beat on and teach my sister stick. what a nice car that was for the money...

[mudjnky]

A sales rep I used to deal with had one and loved it. He was getting around 50 mpg. If I could afford another vehicle I'd buy one.