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GLX Passat Wagon
Meghan M., 10/13/2010
1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I am quite familiar with a lot of the issues I have been reading. One thing I have noticed with this car is that proper maintenance and proper fluids such as G12 coolant, premium gasoline, and synthetic oil are necessary for longevity. I have rebuilt the engine and replaced all of the gaskets, timing chain and tensioner, water pump, and cv shaft. I am approaching about 160k miles and I am still in love! Though, my boyfriend and I are VW enthusiasts and do many of the repairs ourselves and it is definitely important to find a VW mechanic and NOT a dealership. I will say, if someone is looking into this car, be prepared for a good amount of maintenance.
Ripper in disguise!
vwlover007, 09/15/2014
1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
1996 Passat B4v Wagon with 5 Speed Manual & VR6 6 Cylinder. Don't believe all these cry babies who trash a complete & awesome model car because of door handle/ lock and window regulator issues with this model..... This B4 Passat wagon is perhaps the most under car that VW ever made. This car in VR6 5 Speed form is fast ! and fun! it rips nicely and handles well too.! & The car has lots of cargo room. It looks nice!. Is very comfortable to drive. It has good AC & a nice glass two way sunroof. This car cruises nicely without effort and above 3500 rpm is a ripper! a hammer ready to throw down if need be ;) My car has excellent ABS Brakes and the front calipers and rotors are Beef SWEET!
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See all 0 listingsNice looking, but DON'T BUY
DA, 06/15/2005
1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Since buying our Passat GLX wagon in early-2004, we've had nothing but problems. The front doors don't close in the winter, the driver's door won't open at all, the transmission skips, the check engine light is ALWAYS on, the temperature light stays on through the summer months, it leaks oil...I'll stop there. This is a GREAT looking car with good gas mileage, but I will never buy another Passat wagon.
Want Aggravation, buy a VW
RSamide, 09/19/2002
1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is roomy, stable, and comfortable to drive. It is not reliable. It is expensive to maintain. We constantly have warning lights indicating problems the engine, brakes, or ABS. We have replaced the ignition switch twice, the secondary thermostat, the cruise control switch, the dashboard bulbs, the coil, recharged the AC, replaced hatch hardware, on and on and on. I will celebrate the day we sell this car and return to a reliable Honda or Subaru.
Sad, sad day
VW , sad sad day, 06/25/2002
1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The first few years(45K), not too bad, had to replace the odometer assembly because it just stopped working. Then the cruise control died,($500-vacuum pump) then the evaporator on the AC died($2000), the coil pack went($400) haywire, the ignition had problems, door lock mechanism seems to have its own ideas as when to work or not, and rotors have a tough time in the wonderful Michigan weather. Ironic part about all this is that most of it was not covered by warranty. Be aware, consumers when a company only gives you 2/24K basic warranty. What else can I say!!! heck I am going back to my honda and eating sushi.