High Mileage 2009 Passat tdi?
Discussion
Looking for a new car and one of my friends in the trade has offered me a 2009 Passat tdi for 1000 GBP, No idea as for specs, condition etc but he mentioned it was ex fleet and has just been de-fleeted. Full service history etc and apparently in reasonable condition.
The downside is its done 190k and well its a passat.
I immediately dismissed it but after a bit of thought i was thinking that it would do for a winter hack as 1000 GBP is effectively throw away money, I wouldn't be too bothered about damaging it during the winter (We get 5 months of snow here and driving standards are a joke) and come the Spring when the snow clears it should be easy enough to shift on as VAG parts here seem to be worth a premium and sell all day long (Poland)
I've emailed him to ask if the DMF and clutch have been changed, Apart from the usual belts etc is there anything else i should be asking him to check?
I won't be using it to commute as I've just opened an office in the building next to my apartment and the only reason we need a car is to go to the supermarket once a week and also so we can visit my OH's parents without enduring a 8 hour train ride.
Any thoughts on that era Passat in general?
The downside is its done 190k and well its a passat.
I immediately dismissed it but after a bit of thought i was thinking that it would do for a winter hack as 1000 GBP is effectively throw away money, I wouldn't be too bothered about damaging it during the winter (We get 5 months of snow here and driving standards are a joke) and come the Spring when the snow clears it should be easy enough to shift on as VAG parts here seem to be worth a premium and sell all day long (Poland)
I've emailed him to ask if the DMF and clutch have been changed, Apart from the usual belts etc is there anything else i should be asking him to check?
I won't be using it to commute as I've just opened an office in the building next to my apartment and the only reason we need a car is to go to the supermarket once a week and also so we can visit my OH's parents without enduring a 8 hour train ride.
Any thoughts on that era Passat in general?
ked you'd easily get your money back. As long as you're sure it isn't stolen I'd buy it.Even if the bodywork isnt top notch and the interior a little worn thats still worth around £2.5- £3K retail. I sell cheapies and buy mainly trade ins from bigger dealers but would still pay £2K for that (if legit and with at least some history). Recently sold an 03 plate Polo Tdi 1.4 Sport for £1400 with 192K on the clock, came with F.S.H and ran extremely well so dont let the mileage put you off, just check it out well and all works as it should but personally wouldnt hesitate at that money!
George7 said:
I assume you're in Poland? It seems like silly money for a 2009 Passat, especially given the fact that used car prices are generally much higher in Poland compared to the UK; it seems too good to be true, but if it all checks out it's a bargain.
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