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In other countries, there's far less choice.
-Craig
Also, the torque of the Passat 1.8T is lower than the Golf/Jetta's as well.
The car has about 22,000 miles on it.
As I was driving it today, the check engine light came on and the car started to run very rough, almost kinda shaking. This lasted about 3 minutes, then the check engine light went off and the car went back to running OK. I have not driven it since then.
Any ideas or suggestions on what it could be, I have a appointment for this Friday.
Thanks.
Krzys
PS What car does billygoat74 need ?
Thanks much!
I would go for passat 1.8 with stick shift. other option u can look at is Nissan Altima. I test drove it. It was pretty good. But if u want a good interior, stick to Passat. WRX has also got great reviews.
http://www.vwvortex.com
http://www.goapr.com (a company that sells chips)
http://www.tirerack.com (for your tires)
VWVortex has a classifieds section, and you might be able to find a nice set of wheels there. There is software available to "hide" the chip from the dealer, but you might think about getting a spare ECU (about $4-500) and installing the chip in there. That way, you can sell the spare ECU w/chip if you decide to sell the car.
Get the Passat GLS V6, an Accord, Camry or Maxima.
I don't think very many people can come close to, or beat VW on their interiors as well, but they have a lot of work to do on their reliability IMHO.
I've been tracking the Jetta posts on and off for years, and have noticed that many of the current Jetta's still suffer the same ills that plagued the previous generation - and in some cases, have gotten worse.
That's why I wasn't too surprised that Consumer Reports ranked it lower than average - based on my wife's experience. The recent copy of CR reported that the Jetta reliability rating once again went from average to poor.
That's really sad, because I love the drive and feel of the Jetta - just not the frustration of owning one.
I wouldn't bother chipping the V6 since it doesn't add much. A tip chip might provide more noticeable improvements than an ecu chip.
Gatorsnap
1.8 Turbo
5 Speed Manual
Leather Package
Luxury Package
Monsoon Sound System.
If you want the automatic 5 speed, you can still be below $25k.
I wouldn't get a Mexican Jetta at $25k. Why bother when you can have a German Passat?
-Craig
Actually, the 170hp version of the 1.8T came out on the Passat BEFORE the Audi A4. Go figure.
-Craig
It would probably be cheaper to just buy a 2.7T and drop it in the Passat than to try and build one from the 2.8.
-Craig
See, when you chip the 1.8T, it also changes the turbo's boost and pressure. That's why the power increases are so large.
-Craig
A chip costs at most $500 and can be installed by any highly trained monkey.
Also figure in the $2,500 one saved by getting the 1.8T over the V6. That's a LOT of upgrades one can get for about $6,000 savings (after chip). Suspension, exhaust, brakes, wheels/tires, etc.
-Craig
Heck dropping the 2.7T into a Passat would be a complicated and expensive endeavor.
The user handle is "Salty". Using an '02 Wagon if I remember correctly.
-Craig
Hope this helps
Vocus - I didn't know that modding a turbo is that much easier, but does it get rid of the slight turbo lag?
170 hp/166 ft/lb torque
to
208 hp/245 ft/lb torque
And all that torque is available from 1950rpm.
Compared to the 190 hp/ 206 ft/lb (at 3200rpm) of the 2.8, I think we can see which car is going to be faster (and more fuel efficient).
The chip for the 2.8 might let it gain 5-10 hp/torque. Not much more.
-Craig
I own a'01 Passat GLX, V6, with 48K miles and have recently had the 'Check Engine' light come on. The dash screen keeps beeping "Emissions Workshop". I've read through the Town Hall, and have seen several posts, but can't seem to find a common answer beyond the gas cap answer. Any Suggestions?
Also, I've recently had a headlight go out on low-beam setting. I've changed the bulb and the fuse, but still no light. Any clues???
Remember to program the memory positions to your individual FOBs!
-Craig
Except when it's:
"YOUR naughty child shot and stabbed the teacher"
"The kid's brains came from MY side of the family"
or, the perennial phrase in the Passat thread
"I don't let anyone drive MY Passat"
which quickly changes to
"Can you help me wash and detail OUR Passat?"
Although, I've only taken our son (the older one) out in it a few time. My daughter doesn't know a Passat from a pissant.
My wife's '01 RX300 is relegated to family duties.
-Craig
I let a couple of my friends drive my car, every once in awhile, but no one regular.
And I am not single (not married either), my other half just doesn't like the Jetta as much as their own car.
Then I took her for a drive - at night. She looked at the dash/radio/climate controls and almost flipped out. She was very impressed that just about everything lights up at night. This is something that even the high-end Japanese vehicles don't do.
I don't both going into safety, gas mileage, resale value, etc. It really doesn't interest her.
She still doesn't like the Passat much, but it's better in her mind that it initially was.
-Craig
Her Jetta was a great fun car to drive, but the window problems just drove us nuts! We almost skirted the Passat until we took one for a test drive - the rest is history, er... her car.
Sure, the Accord has a lot more power, and is probably a little bit more reliable this year, but man, that car just drives like a dream, and the fit and finish is just untouchable.
Raj is right. It's a family sedan. 190HP is more than what I, err... my wife needs to enjoy the silky smooth acceleration.