Used VW Wagon Question: high milage
 

ok, new question.

found a 2003 passat wagon with 1.8t and 105,000 miles

timing belt done at 78,000


he is asking just below Bluebook , private sale.

go for it?

Friend of mine had an '04 1.8T. It had all kinds of interesting electrical "features", like intermittant headlights and auto locking brakes.

His favorite was when his wife and kids would get locked in the car, and couldn't get out. He'd get frantic calls from his wife, with kids crying in the background. Fun stuff.

Great cars to drive, but terrible to own. After my last VW, I'd look at Citroens and Renaults

When was the last time the "lifetime" tranny fluid was replaced?

Engine sludge was an issue with the Passat 1.8's due to the design of the oil pan.

http://www.carcomplaints.com/Volkswagen/Passat/2003/index.shtml

http://reviews.cars.com/5353/2003_48_449/reviews.htm

Passats can be great or a nightmare it's a crapshoot.

Would an OIL FLUSH fix any sludging??? is this caused by non Synthetic oil or is it with all oils?

The owner would have to provide detailed maintenance records, if not I would pass......