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07 1.6 petrol passat

  • 11-09-2013 3:10pm
    #1
    Ray Mond
    Closed Accounts Posts: 536 ✭✭✭


    Buying one of these in a couple of days are they reliable ? And any idea of the mpg? Will be getting a mechanic to look at it anyway! Any ideas of the average cost for that year too
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,226 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    A relative has a 2007 that has been pretty faultless, a pal had one who hated it and had a lot of issues. The 1.6 is thirsty and a bit gruff, though not as bad as people would lead you to believe. Failed coils, handbrake and steering rack woes are not uncommon. I wouldn't touch one without a FSH and evidence of TLC though.


  • #3
    Ray Mond
    Closed Accounts Posts: 536 ✭✭✭Ray Mond


    Stallingrad wrote: »
    A relative has a 2007 that has been pretty faultless, a pal had one who hated it and had a lot of issues. The 1.6 is thirsty and a bit gruff, though not as bad as people would lead you to believe. Failed coils, handbrake and steering rack woes are not uncommon. I wouldn't touch one without a FSH and evidence of TLC though.
    Cheers , would it be more thirsty than a Nissan qashqai 1.6 petrol ?
    So a mechanic would
    Notice any problems anyway ?
    Thanks


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I'd try and stretch your budget to a 1.4 TSi instead if you can. The 1.4 TSi is more powerful and better on fuel.


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