- Model: Passat Saloon
- 1999 (MY00) 3B (Y) series
- Colour: Black Magic
- Engine: 1.8T - 110KW, 200NM @ 2000rpm - currently chipped and putting out: anyones guess..
- Transmission : 5sp Manual
- Wheels: 16 x 7 Optional
The Good:
- Economy (even with the chip/power upgrade)
- Power - mid range in particular & torque delivery
- Refinement
- Roadholding with 225/50 series rubber
- Features abound for a semi-base model
- Ride/Handling compromise
- Reliability (95% of the time)
- Local distributor HSY Auto Parts provide good pricing and service, plus fast delivery - all genuine factory items.
- Reasonable factory audio
- Climate Control works a treat
The Ugly:
- $2000 for a new instrument panel - a common failure apparently
- Expensive MAF replacement
- Getting the right parts if you own one built near the X-Y chassis changeover
- Local VW dealer - great service, speedy delivery of bits, they make sure you get what you need, however its the Arm Or Leg pricing which is the sucksorz
- Some rattles creeping in (albeit after 110,000kms on Aussie roads its sort of expected)
- Pray that the globes for the air vent open/close illumination don't fail!
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