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Opinions on this guys, please ?

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  • #2
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    The 1.6 auto is very slow, but it's comfortable and it's safe. Has he driven this car?


  • #3
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,226 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Anan1 wrote: »
    The 1.6 auto is very slow, but it's comfortable and it's safe. Has he driven this car?
    Cheers Anan, I was hoping you might be around! Going to test drive this afternoon. I'm aware of the lag in the 1.6 Auto but he's coming out of a 00 astra that he has owned from new. Slow, safe pilot. So no real concerns there. I'm sure it will prove quicker than that, with the added comfort. The Hiline has a nice level of trim also. Low mileage too is a nice bonus.

    Out of interest, the reg is 07-D-73416. Possibly an import ? Not that this would concern me anyway.


  • #4
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    It's got km clocks and an NCT due date in July, so I think it's probably an Irish car. I have heard stories of expensive problems with the electric handbrake, but on the other hand my sister in law got a 07 1.6 auto estate in late 2008, and it's been utterly reliable ever since. It does look well minded - sure see what you think when you drive it.


  • #5
    Spipov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭Spipov


    dont think so, speedo is in km/h


  • #6
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,754 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ..which auto box does that have: tip/dsg/multitronic ??

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  • #7
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,226 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Anan1 wrote: »
    It's got km clocks...
    Spipov wrote: »
    dont think so, speedo is in km/h

    Doh! I should have copped that. Thanks guys.
    galwaytt wrote: »
    ..which auto box does that have: tip/dsg/multitronic ??
    Will let you know at 4.30pm ;)

    It does look like its been really well kept, so hopefully this will translate into a nice tight, solid car. Watch this space.


  • #8
    Bigcheeze
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,858 ✭✭✭Bigcheeze


    dodzy wrote: »
    Out of interest, the reg is 07-D-73416. Possibly an import ? Not that this would concern me anyway.

    I've got an 07-D-72XXX outside registered in September 07.

    Not sure why the NCT would be July though.


  • #9
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    galwaytt wrote: »
    ..which auto box does that have: tip/dsg/multitronic ??
    My SIL's is a 6 speed (non DSG) auto, although I think hers is from earlier in 07 than this one.


  • #10
    Moanin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,136 ✭✭✭Moanin


    dodzy wrote: »
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volkswagen/Passat/1.6-AUTO/201313214064999/advert?channel=CARS

    Friend of mine is looking for a passat. 07(ish). He drives a MAX of 4K per year. Looking for AUTO box. I came across this and was really just looking for opinions from the experienced folk around here. Cheers in advance.

    It's the highline model so has all the 'Bells & Whistles'. As mentioned earlier check to see if there has been any problems with the electric handbrake and steering column. They are both common problems on the B6 passat.


  • #11
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,226 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Bigcheeze wrote: »
    I've got an 07-D-72XXX outside registered in September 07.

    Not sure why the NCT would be July though.
    That's the bit that gets me too. I thought that the NCT is from the date of registration ( or in the case of an import, from when it is registered in the country ). With the REG in the 70K bracket, surely it would have been late in the year :confused:


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  • #12
    R.O.R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,731 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    dodzy wrote: »
    That's the bit that gets me too. I thought that the NCT is from the date of registration ( or in the case of an import, from when it is registered in the country ). With the REG in the 70K bracket, surely it would have been late in the year :confused:

    We had a 731XX vehicle that was delivered on the 2nd August 2007. Probably registered the end of July for monthly targets. A 734XX reg could have been the same day.

    It looks like a DSG shifter, so could well be a very nice motor. Seats get a bit dirty if you aren't careful.


  • #13
    Bigcheeze
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,858 ✭✭✭Bigcheeze


    R.O.R wrote: »
    We had a 731XX vehicle that was delivered on the 2nd August 2007. Probably registered the end of July for monthly targets. A 734XX reg could have been the same day.
    .

    Might explain it. When we bought ours it was heavily discounted due to some pre-registration mumbo-jumbo.


  • #14
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,226 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    UPDATE: interior immaculate. Usual hi-line spec. FSH. A few dings (albeit minor) on the bodywork that would annoy me personally. Not cleaned. Boot full of crap. I was expecting "immaculate" :(

    The potential buyer did like the drive though.


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