Anyone run a V5 Passat?
Discussion
No, but we had a V5 Golf for about a year and a half.
MAF played up a little, but otherwise car was faultless.
MPG is very low, best we managed was about 28mpg, but the engine is lovely and smooth.
That said, of all the (then) VAG 150bhp engines (V5, 1.8T, 1.9TDi PD) the diesle was by far the better drive. It was quite slow.
MAF played up a little, but otherwise car was faultless.
MPG is very low, best we managed was about 28mpg, but the engine is lovely and smooth.
That said, of all the (then) VAG 150bhp engines (V5, 1.8T, 1.9TDi PD) the diesle was by far the better drive. It was quite slow.
Aren't the v5s all front wheel drive and mainly autos? If fuel bills not an issue I'd seek out a 2.8 4wd and if you'd rather not then the 1.9d if you don't mind the clatter and stratospheric mileages or a 1.8t if you don't mind the fact they tend to use oil like a 2 stroke unless properly serviced! We had a 1.8t and it needed half a litre of oil every 1k miles which was a bit of a bind
Adrian E said:
.....or a 1.8t if you don't mind the fact they tend to use oil like a 2 stroke unless properly serviced! We had a 1.8t and it needed half a litre of oil every 1k miles which was a bit of a bind
On the other hand, I've owned four VAG cars with the 1.8t engine and never had an issue with oil usage.
tter before I bought it - massive gaps between services, but at the age they are now, many areI've had a Passat V5 estate since January this year and have to say it's been great!
It looks fairly inconspicuous but is nicely appointed with leather and suede seats, electric everything (which all works!), climate control, 6 CD dash changer (no crappy magazine in the boot) and a VW fitted aux socket for iPod, etc.
The engine is sweet. 2.3 litre VR5 arrangement with 20v giving 170bhp. Very quiet in traffic or on long journeys, but warbles nicely at 5k RPM in 2nd. Getting rid of the downward facing twin pipes and sticking some W8 style ends on may suit you better if you want to set car alarms off as you drive past, as would a meaty induction kit.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
This car is a polluter. Top tax bracket, so get an early 03 or before. The tax went up for cars registered after March/April 03 so a 52 is £270pa to tax, whereas a 53 is £450!
Economy. 32mpg is possible on long journeys. If you are a nun. Which I assume you aren't. Bargain on low 20s combined. Oh, and don't try filling her with 95ron. This car is not a cheap date. If I use anything other than Shell super I am rewarded with high teens mpg and slow accelerator response. 60 litre tank too, so 3 figure fill-ups are not uncommon.
Ignition. Each cylinder has its own coil. Have replaced 2 in last 12 months, plus all 5 plugs. There's no Haynes manual for this car and I'm a desk-jockey, so that's a garage job each time. You'd think when 1 fails, you'd be OK on 4 cylinders. Wrong!
OBD reader. Get one. I get the light every 4 months. The car has an afterburner which heats the cat on cold starts. Sometimes it reads wrong and light comes on. Cost me £70 at VW to find that out. OBD scanner cost me £20.
My '02 52 was £1,800 with 100k miles and FVWSH from an indy dealer. If you want a cheap (to buy) car that looks smart but civilised, yet will burn off GTIs, get the V5. If you can find a decent one. A shed will bankrupt you!
Enjoy
It looks fairly inconspicuous but is nicely appointed with leather and suede seats, electric everything (which all works!), climate control, 6 CD dash changer (no crappy magazine in the boot) and a VW fitted aux socket for iPod, etc.
The engine is sweet. 2.3 litre VR5 arrangement with 20v giving 170bhp. Very quiet in traffic or on long journeys, but warbles nicely at 5k RPM in 2nd. Getting rid of the downward facing twin pipes and sticking some W8 style ends on may suit you better if you want to set car alarms off as you drive past, as would a meaty induction kit.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
This car is a polluter. Top tax bracket, so get an early 03 or before. The tax went up for cars registered after March/April 03 so a 52 is £270pa to tax, whereas a 53 is £450!
Economy. 32mpg is possible on long journeys. If you are a nun. Which I assume you aren't. Bargain on low 20s combined. Oh, and don't try filling her with 95ron. This car is not a cheap date. If I use anything other than Shell super I am rewarded with high teens mpg and slow accelerator response. 60 litre tank too, so 3 figure fill-ups are not uncommon.
Ignition. Each cylinder has its own coil. Have replaced 2 in last 12 months, plus all 5 plugs. There's no Haynes manual for this car and I'm a desk-jockey, so that's a garage job each time. You'd think when 1 fails, you'd be OK on 4 cylinders. Wrong!
OBD reader. Get one. I get the light every 4 months. The car has an afterburner which heats the cat on cold starts. Sometimes it reads wrong and light comes on. Cost me £70 at VW to find that out. OBD scanner cost me £20.
My '02 52 was £1,800 with 100k miles and FVWSH from an indy dealer. If you want a cheap (to buy) car that looks smart but civilised, yet will burn off GTIs, get the V5. If you can find a decent one. A shed will bankrupt you!
Enjoy
Edited by Passat V5 estate on Sunday 11th November 15:26
Update: ABS and traction control lights on. Garage say new ABS pump needed. Stop light flashing and 3 beeps of death when starting off.
Bizarrely, the car drives and brakes fine.
Off to raid piggy bank. Can anyone confirm if they've replaced one of these with a refurbed unit and if this is a good idea?
Bizarrely, the car drives and brakes fine.
Off to raid piggy bank. Can anyone confirm if they've replaced one of these with a refurbed unit and if this is a good idea?
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