I have just registered as a new user and would like to get some advice about buying a Passat TDI Estate!
Myself and my girlfriend have run VW's for many years, mainly old school models like the Golf Mk2 and currently we own two Mk2 gti's (both 8 valves) and a VW T4 Transporter that is running a professional 1.9 TDI AHU engine conversion.
Having been so impressed by the AHU engine in my VW T4 (it's running bigger 0.216 injectors
) we have decided it's time to sell both the Golf Gti's and buy a 'newer' VW!!We are keen to get a Passat diesel estate,as we want the load lugging capacity and also we are getting on a bit now!! We are thinking either a low(ish) mileage, FSH, B5 with the 110 BHP AHU engine or perhaps a later B5.5 PD 130 BHP engined car such as the Tdi 130 Sport, SE or Highline
Selling both the Golfs should raise around £4000, but we are not one's for spending big sums on second hand motors!!
We would be looking to spend around £1500-2000 on a decent Passat TDI Estate and we definitely want a FSH?
What are the pros and cons of the earlier B5's vs the later B5.5 cars?
I have read about the common things to look out for like cabin leaks due to the pollen filter housing, dodgy 6 speed boxes on later Sport models, worn front suspension, etc!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers Alpenweiss2
