Passat Auto vs. Manual

zulfikarMD

Hi Boardsie Car Experts,

I am looking for an advice for buying Passat. Just wondering which once is better Passat Auto or Manual? I am looking to buy it for Mrs. so prefer auto. Any thoughts or advice?

Thank you.

Anan1

Let her drive both and see which one she prefers?

_Kaiser_

Well speaking for myself, I love my 06 Passat with the DSG box (yes people will come on now saying it's not really an auto but there's no clutch and a gear shifter so... ). I had an older 02 auto Passat before this too.

Both are very good on diesel - the 2.0 TDI in my current one gives about 1100 km to a full tank, but I do mostly motorway/N-road runs, so that may vary.

Both are comfortable (but go for at least Comfortline/SE spec), have plenty of cabin room and a huge boot.

Although I had no issues with the gearbox itself in the 02 model, there were other issues - door locks, drinking oil (all pretty common).
To be fair though I realised too late that the guy I bought it from was a bit of a cowboy anyway so on reflection it probably wasn't perfect to begin with.

Also my current 06 version does occasionally "hesitate" a bit when cold at low rpm (1400-2000) which is again a well-known thing and opinions differ as to whether it's an unresolved software problem or a quirk (happens in other VAG cars that use the same engine - Audi A4, Skodas etc).

Dual Mass Flywheels are also a known problem on newer diesels generally, and the PD140 engine in my car (05-08) is apparently known for having expensive injector failures.

Generally though they're good cars but if they do go wrong, be prepared for high repair costs

zulfikarMD

Anan1 wrote: »

Let her drive both and see which one she prefers?

Hi Anan1,

She is driving manual (though not passat) but not comfortable with manual it self..so looking for any automatic and first thought was VW Passat AUTO.

zulfikarMD

Kaiser2000 wrote: »

Well speaking for myself, I love my 06 Passat with the DSG box (yes people will come on now saying it's not really an auto but there's no clutch and a gear shifter so... ). I had an older 02 auto Passat before this too.

Both are very good on diesel - the 2.0 TDI in my current one gives about 1100 km to a full tank, but I do mostly motorway/N-road runs, so that may vary.

Both are comfortable (but go for at least Comfortline/SE spec), have plenty of cabin room and a huge boot.
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Hi Kaiser2000,

My budget is at max 4.5-5k so i would be looking at anything around 02-03 model. Thank you for your feedback.

zulfikarMD

zulfikarMD wrote: »

Hi Kaiser2000,
My budget is at max 4.5-5k so i would be looking at anything around 02-03 model. Thank you for your feedback.

I am getting PASSAT HIGHLINE TDI PD (100) Saloon 1896cc Diesel 2003 Auto for 4600 euros. Car is in good shape (engine+body wise). Can someone please advice if this is good price for 2003 Passat Auto?

Thank you.