Volkswagen Passat V6 4Motion - What do we know?

[geeks]

So in the market for some new wheels. The above fits the bill, comes in under budget and is disgustingly well equipped however I know the square root of nothing about them. Anyone on here have much knowledge? It would be a 07 model

[F40GT346]

It would appear - not alot!

I have a Sharan V6 4 motion from 2003 which I would guess it the same drive train including a 6 speed manual. Its a great engine transmission combination. My Shaz has done 110K miles and has largely been faultless, still on original clutch and engine smooth. Rear diff does make a bit of noise so need to keep on top of diff oil changes so suggest checking the service history. Fuel economy is around 30mpg on long runs and is much better than my 61 S4 FFS!! Like the shaz I suspect the V6 4 motion is quite rare. There is also the W8 version which could be worth searching out. Not a passat owner but hope this helps.

[Dr G]

The 05 on Passat is basically an elongated Golf so mechanically it's not dissimilar to an R32.

[geeks]

Thanks guys, useful info on the Sharan there, didn't realise they did a 4motion V6, I had an Alhambra for a short while with the 1.8T in was good fun for its bulk!

To cover my bases I popped a thread in GG, some useful info on it here in case anyone comes searching http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[NBirkitt]

FYI: Full road test of Passat Sport V6 4Motion ( DSG ) was published in the September 2006 issue of Volkswagen Driver magazine

www.volkswagendrivermag.co.uk