"deekster_caddy" (deekster_caddy)
03/16/2018 at 15:15 • Filed to: None
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"deekster_caddy" (deekster_caddy)
03/16/2018 at 15:15 • Filed to: None | 1
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Hey oppos, I wrote up an ad for our Passat Wagon, I was going to put it on a few VW forums and such. Let me know if this is just too much info, or just right. (and if you are interested in the car it will be available in a couple weeks - this isn’t meant to be a FS post if those things aren’t allowed). I’m just looking for feedback on my ad writeup:
It’s time for us to part with our family truckster. It’s a 2008 Passat Wagon 2.0 ‘Turbo’, 6 spd manual. It’s silver with grey interior. The ‘Turbo’ edition was pretty much the base model, so the exciting options are Heated Seats, Power tailgate, and the factory stereo that can control ipods (the 30-pin connector) with the hidden ipod dock above the glove compartment. It has 150,000+ miles on it. Always synthetic oil changes early (10,000 mile recommended, I always did sooner more like 7,500). The interior is in surprisingly good shape after 9 years of kid-hauling. I would deep-clean it periodically so it’s really decent on the inside.
Other things to note
- intake manifold was replaced at 90,000 under service program (flapper valve issue common with 2.0 TSI)
- it was in an minor accident, hit at low speed in the passenger side rear door a couple years ago. The body shop did a superb job repairing it, I can’t see the repairs and I know where I’m looking... so don’t be surprised when you see that on Carfax but it really doesn’t affect the car.
- Water pump, thermostat and clutch were replaced at ~ 100,000 miles.
- it has a class 1 trailer hitch to hold a bike rack. I don’t think you can tow with it really... No trailer light kit.
- replaced the PCV valve thingamabob last summer with the latest revision. If you are an enthusiast maybe you want to do the whole catch-can thing.
- currently has a very slight coolant leak, need to top off reservoir once a month.
- body has a tiny amount of rust forming on the tailgate where the edge of the license plate has been rubbing. The license plate frame should have rubber feet or something!
- the power tailgate hinges kept breaking bolts that secured it to the hatch and I finally replaced the hinges on both sides last year, no broken bolts since.
- I have a ross-tech cable and the Bentley publishing service manual, would be willing to include with the car.
- Rear brakes have been done recently, new pads and rotors. Front brakes are still good. Comes with new front rotors and pads, but they really don’t need to be done yet. Still on the original front brakes.
- doesn’t come with the crossbars or roof box in the photo below
Here’s a recent pic:
(that’s a leaf under the corner of the hood, not rust)
This is what it sounds like when the PCV valve craps out (has been replaced, as mentioned above)
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This is what happens when the rear caliper e-brake drive bolt strips (it has also been replaced)
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and this is how to get un-stranded it when the caliper bolt won’t turn anymore (curse these electronic parking brakes!)
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As you can tell this car has been well used and cared for. It will be missed at our house. Vehicle is in Reading, MA. This is a fantastic driving car, really fun to drive. I’d like to see $3000 for it including the Ross-Tech cable and service manual.
edit - bumped posting time for afternoon viewers
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> deekster_caddy
03/16/2018 at 10:40 |
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More photos? Shots all around and interior? Also, if you have pictures/estimates from the accident, it may allay somebody’s fears.
Spanfeller is a twat
> deekster_caddy
03/16/2018 at 10:40 |
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it’s well documented almost cute that you posted Youtube videos! I think the buyer is in safe hands dealing with you!
I give it One Internet Point
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deekster_caddy
> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
03/16/2018 at 10:48 |
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Definitely can get more photos, this was a rough draft, didn’t want to overload it with pics.
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deekster_caddy
> Spanfeller is a twat
03/16/2018 at 10:49 |
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Woohoo, +1 for the day so far!
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CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> deekster_caddy
03/16/2018 at 10:50 |
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Other than that, it looks good! I just thought that if I were a buyer, I would want lots of pics.
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> deekster_caddy
03/16/2018 at 10:51 |
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updated because I linked to the wrong pic at first.
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> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
03/16/2018 at 10:52 |
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most definitely, understood. It needs to be cleaned out before I grab a bunch of interior pics, still serving as a DD...
Wagonlife740
> deekster_caddy
03/16/2018 at 11:01 |
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Someday I’ll have a BPY Passat wagon... well eh that or a b5.5 4motion and BHW. (:
Hopefully your coolant leak is not a CCTA water pump.
If I wanted this... I would totally go for it! VWs are always better bought used from a Jalop, and my dream Passat will be purchased from a lengthy for sale post like yours. It tells everyone that you do not drive appliances, only automobiles.
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> Wagonlife740
03/16/2018 at 12:20 |
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Thanks! We have been really happy with the car overall, in 10 years it has needed very little and treated us well. I love the way it drives, the 6 speed combined with the 2.0 turbo really hits the sweet spot between fun and economy to me. We put over 2,000 miles on it during a summer vacation last year (that’s when the PCV valve crapped out of course, 600 miles from home...) and it’s roomy, comfortable, stable and we will miss it. Unfortunately we have to cart around 6-7 people more and more often, and are going for a minivan next, taking two cars everywhere is not nearly as fun. Let me know if you are seriously interested in this, I’m guessing a couple weeks to a month before we find the van we want and get that deal closed...
WilliamsSW
> deekster_caddy
03/16/2018 at 15:40 |
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What Wagonlife740 said - if I was looking for a car like this (I’m not), I’d want to buy it from someone like you that cared for it.