Oh Craigslist, Why must you do this to me?

"jkm7680" (jkm7680) 11/16/2014 at 13:53 • Filed to: None

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'03 W8 4-Motion, One owner, 108k, all this for only $5,000. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a great deal. Reliability can kiss my shiny metal ass.

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Like this is no ordinary Passat, it may be in Grandma's futon green. But it's got a monster of an engine and this one is especially nice because of the condition.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > jkm7680 11/16/2014 at 13:58

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For the longest time I've been trying to figure out how a W8 is laid out. It it two banks of four cylinders in a W shape, or one long block with the eight cylinders in a W formation?

Boxer_4 > jkm7680 11/16/2014 at 14:00

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I've always liked Fresco Green...

bob and john > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 11/16/2014 at 14:02

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Steve in Manhattan > jkm7680 11/16/2014 at 14:03

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If the front suspension has been done, why not?

Spaceball-Two > jkm7680 11/16/2014 at 14:04

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Intriguing and scary at the same time.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > bob and john 11/16/2014 at 14:04

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That looks so cool.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > jkm7680 11/16/2014 at 14:07

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DO IIIITTT

itranthelasttimeiparkedit > jkm7680 11/16/2014 at 15:43

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So i should go buy this now? http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4755791791…

jkm7680 > itranthelasttimeiparkedit 11/16/2014 at 16:20

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Holy shit that's a good deal! Rare manual also.

Vicente Esteve > jkm7680 11/16/2014 at 16:36

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You know what i'm going to say.

You know I need it

You know I will one day have it

jkm7680 > Boxer_4 11/16/2014 at 18:01

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My my, That looks fine.

Steve in Manhattan > jkm7680 11/16/2014 at 18:44

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Does anyone have a handle on the real running cost of a car like this?

jkm7680 > Steve in Manhattan 11/16/2014 at 18:52

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I'm not really sure myself. I feel like the majority of people who own these aren't actually enthusiasts though and don't realize that what they have is more than a fancier version of the regular Passat.

Steve in Manhattan > jkm7680 11/16/2014 at 18:55

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If you can buy it for peanuts and keep it on the road for 3-4 grand a year, it's realistic. But it's got to be the most complicated thing with a VW badge save the Phaeton W12. But if you have something else to drive while it's in the shop, why not?

jkm7680 > Steve in Manhattan 11/16/2014 at 19:18

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That's the thing. I'm not exactly sure about the running costs, and if I got a 2nd car. It would have two wheels.

Steve in Manhattan > jkm7680 11/16/2014 at 19:36

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As long as the winters are mild where you live ... and I put a big Yamaha down the first time I tried a bike - that was enough. Give me a Volvo filled with airbags.

jkm7680 > Steve in Manhattan 11/16/2014 at 19:37

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Northern Va. winters are alright. I've got an A4 Quattro which has be covered though.

What kind of Yamaha was it?

Conan > jkm7680 11/16/2014 at 19:59

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Soon you too can be pushin' W8.

murphmatic > Boxer_4 11/17/2014 at 07:51

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I'm looking for an inexpensive DD, sub-$4k and ran across this:
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

Your post is making me want to throw caution to the wind. I told my wife who drives an X3 that with VW it's not a matter of IF but WHEN it will break.

BJ > bob and john 11/17/2014 at 08:43

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You look at the picture of the block and think, "Hey, that looks pretty neat." Then you look at the internal diagram with the pistons and connecting rods and balance shafts and think, "Dear Lord, what kind of monster have we created?"

Boxer_4 > murphmatic 11/18/2014 at 10:28

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At least that one is a pre-facelift (B5), two wheel drive, 5 speed. B5 Passats seem to be more reliable than the later B5.5 Passats. I've known people with both types, and those with the B5s had few complaints. Those with the B5.5, however, experienced things like engine failure, automatic transmission failure (ours), and an AWD system that felt like you got rear-ended any time you stopped. Not to mention trim pieces and interior and control lighting failing. And other things that I'm probably forgetting.