1998 Volkswagen Passat / CC

GLS Sedan

4 - Cyl.

Manual

WVWMA63B9WE377498

Other

Gasoline

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE BIDDING!! The item presented on this page is a DONATED ITEM. This item is sold AS IS - WHERE IS! In addition to your winning bid, a non-refundable $159.00 processing fee will be added on ALL transactions. This fee will not be waived under any circumstances.   All of the information about this item is from the donor. As with any used vehicle (car, boat, motorhome or motorcycle), you should expect that it may need some maintenance and possible repairs. This item, if applicable, has passed a California Smog Inspection and has been safety inspected. This is a donated item and we have very limited (if any) history on it. As a result, we do not guarantee this item at all. We strongly recommend you inspect this item BEFORE bidding. We also recommend you tow your vehicle away and have it checked out by a certified mechanic before driving - regardless of its condition. If we do not require the vehicle to be towed and you choose to drive your vehicle from our location, then you do so completely at your own risk. NOTE: You can arrange for an independent inspection through Inspectmyride.com (an eBay partner) by following the "Order an inspection" link provided earlier in this listing. Questions about this item must be sent through eBay using the "Ask a question" feature. Bidders with zero feedback history must introduce themselves prior to bidding. PLEASE NOTE: Photos are included in the item description. Not all mobile web browsers support these properly. eBay has mobile apps available at http://mobile.ebay.com/.  Auction Details: Click these quicklinks to jump to the section you wish to view! Item Description Pictures Payment & Pick Up Terms Questions & Inspections Fees & Taxes International & Zero Feedback Bidders Additional Info FAQ's   Item Description:       About this item:         Up for auction is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS, STK#210413. It has a 1.8 liter, 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 5-speed manual transmission. An ideal family car in very good condition and dad still gets to have fun driving a stick shift! This vehicle has passed smog and comes with a CA SMOG CERTIFICATE. The smog inspection was done on 11/18/2011, Smog Check Certificate Number: OI382795. The A/C was blowing cold when tested. The paint is in good condition with only minor nicks and scrapes. The interior is in good condition with minimal signs of normal wear. Vented sun roof works and the tires are almost new. The donor notes indicate that this vehicle received regular service according to the VW maintenance schedule. We do our best to take pictures of all the issues/flaws, so please take the time to view all the pictures posted. There are 44 photos of this item. Title Notes: This vehicle has been processed with an Application for Duplicate title (CA REG 227) and is intended for sale in California ONLY. Buyer will be provided with transfer documents sufficient to achieve clear title through CA DMV. Out of state buyers WILL be required to obtain CA title prior to titling in home state.  The registration is valid thru 04/12/12. NOTE: For general questions regarding title/registration fees and procedures contact California DMV Customer Communication at 916-657-6560. Additionally, links to Motor Vehicle Departments for each state are available HERE.   This vehicle has been inspected by our mechanics and was found to be in good running and driving condition. Good running and driving condition means that we did not encounter any problems with the vehicle while testing. There may be issues that only present themselves during regular use of the vehicle.  NOTE: We encourage you to inspect this vehicle before bidding. You can schedule an appointment for a personal inspection by calling (818)899-4141 or you can arrange for an independent inspection through Inspectmyride.com (an eBay partner) by following the “Order an inspection” link provided earlier in this listing.           We do not have a complete mechanical history of this item. We do not guarantee accuracy of any of the statements made about this item. It is the bidder's responsibility to inspect items and acquire any history reports prior to bidding to ensure accuracy of statements provided. A/C Systems: If this item was factory equipped with A/C, due to the temperamental nature of A/C units, we do not guarantee its performance - regardless of its current condition. Mileage: We have listed the mileage as disclosed to us by the donor and have included a picture of the odometer. Unless stated otherwise, we are not disclosing this to be the true and accurate mileage. Misc. Parts: Sometimes items can be missing parts & accessories. This can include, but is not limited to: spare tires, extra keys, knobs, floor mats, trunk carpets, owners manuals or service records, cigarette lighters, exterior trim, registration stickers, etc. By bidding, you understand that we do not compensate for any of these items. (Back to top)     More than just a pretty picture.  Try Vendio Image Hosting.                     If you intend to bid on this item, please review our Seller Statement in our eBay Store. If you win this auction, you will receive an automated email with instructions to ensure a smooth transaction! You are required to respond to this email within 24 hours! Please call our office at (818)899-4141 if you do not receive this email. If we do not hear from you or receive a deposit after 24 hours, we reserve the right to relist the item.             Payment & Pick Up Terms:   Deposits: We require a non-refundable deposit of $500 or 10% of your winning bid – whichever is greater - within 24 hours of auction close. You may send the deposit via PayPal, certified funds, credit card (Visa & MasterCard only) or personal check in person (approved by TeleCheck). Full Payment/Balance: Balance is due within 3 days of auction end. If you plan to pick this car up in person within 24 hours, you can pay the full amount (winning bid + non-refundable $159.00 processing fee + $50.00 FOR THE SMOG CHECK + $8.25 SMOG CERTIFICATE FEE) in person. Note: SMOG/Certificate fee does not apply to vehicles with model years 1975 and before. The buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due and pick up his/her item within 3 days of the close of the auction. Balance can be paid by credit card, check (processed by TeleCheck) or other certified funds or Paypal. Any other arrangements must be agreed to before bidding. Cars 4 Causes accepts VISA & Mastercard credit cards directly, all other credit cards may be used through Paypal to make payment.   For complete details regarding payment options view our Purchase Payment Instructions in our eBay Store.   In order to complete all financial transactions and paperwork, the buyer MUST provide a valid form of picture identification (Passport or Driver's License). All financial transactions and paperwork must be completed before the item is released. The item's transfer paperwork must be signed by the buyer prior to pick up or shipping. The shipping company cannot sign for you. If you cannot appear in person to sign these documents we can assist you by fax or email. Pick Up: We request that you pick up your item within 5 days. We offer an additional 5 days of storage (10 total) provided you have paid for your item in full. If, after 10 days, you have not picked up your item - a storage fee will be assessed. If, after 30 days, you have not picked up your item - it will be relisted on eBay. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer - we do not offer or arrange shipping! We recommend appointments to pick up your item. You may make an appointment by calling the office: 818-899-4141. If you are having a shipper pick this item up for you, be aware that ALL paperwork must be completed before we will release the item to the shipper. (Back to top) Questions & Inspections : Questions about this item must be sent through eBay using the "Ask a question" feature. Questions are promptly answered Monday thru Friday during business hours. We sometimes answer questions on weekends. Please do not bid if you have urgent questions that have not been answered. Inspections are available by appointment only at our Pacoima Sales Center located at: 9740 Telfair Ave. Pacoima, CA 91331 Call ahead to schedule an inspection: (818)899-4141 Inspection hours are Monday thru Saturday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.  No one under the age of 18 is permitted on our lot. By bidding without formally inspecting this car, you understand that issues overlooked and not described in the description are not grounds for canceling this sale. Your bid is your acceptance of this vehicle AS-IS. NOTE: You can arrange for an independent inspection through Inspectmyride.com (an eBay partner) by following the "Order an inspection" link provided earlier in this listing. (Back to top) Fees and Taxes: We charge a non-refundable $159.00 processing fee on ALL transactions - this fee is in addition to your winning bid. If applicable, we charge a SMOG/Certificate fee of $58.25 - this fee is in addition to your winning bid. Any sales tax or registration/title fees are the responsibility of the buyer! Please take note of the registration status of this item and if there are back fees. If you purchase an item with back fees - you may or may not be responsible for them depending on where you register the item. If you are purchasing an item with anything other than a clear title - please be very aware that you could have problems titling and/or registering this vehicle outside of California. Paperwork is transferable through the CA DMV. If you are purchasing the item from another state, please check with your local DMV about the requirements for the transfer of a vehicle with the paperwork we are providing. You may be required to apply for and obtain a CA title prior to completing registration in your state. We DO NOT register the vehicles in our name. Our titles are signed over from the donor to us. Please call your local DMV to confirm that you will not have problems registering this item out of state. We will not be responsible should you choose to bid and win without first confirming that the supplied paperwork is good in your home state/country. We DO NOT assist with titling and we DO NOT register these vehicles. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the item will be registered.NOTE: For California vehicles, you may be able to verify title and registration status by contacting DMV Customer Communication at 916-657-6560. (Back to top) International & Zero Feedback Bidders : If you are newly registered with eBay or have zero feedback, you MUST introduce yourself to us by sending us a message via the "Ask a question" feature prior to bidding. International bidders are welcome (on most items), but MUST email us to be added to our exempted bidders list in order to participate. Introductions should include full name and valid contact information (phone or email). (Back to top)  Additional Info: Should there be something wrong with this vehicle when you come to pick it up that causes you extra time and/or expenses that you did not account for, note that we do not cover gas, food, lodging, time taken off work or any other expenses incurred. We stress that you ask all questions and do all inspections prior to bidding. Should you choose not to inspect this vehicle, you agree to hold us harmless from any additional unforeseen expenses that you may incur. We reserve the right to end this listing at anytime should the vehicle no longer be available for sale or if we discover a problem with the vehicle that was not disclosed. In the event that we end an auction early, we will attempt to notify active bidders. The following terms of sale apply to all of our auctions: After the sale ends, the winning bidder will have 3 days to pay for this item. If you can't pick up this car within 5 days, you must still send full payment within the 3 days. We will hold the item for you (5 days storage included with the sale, after that storage fees will apply) while you make arrangements to pick up this car! This vehicle is sold as a complete vehicle - parts will not be removed or sold separately. This auction will close at its scheduled time and the item will be sold to the high bidder (provided the reserve is met, if applicable) - no exceptions. Non-winning bidders who are interested in Second Chance offers should contact us through the eBay message system and provide a telephone number in order to expedite the process.                                               (Back to top) FAQs: Q: Where can I find a list of Frequently Asked Questions? A: A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found in our eBay store by clicking HERE. We have moved our FAQs so that they may be more easily updated to best reflect the questions we are receiving. The FAQs will open in a separate window so you are not directed away from the item you are viewing.   (Back to top) PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS OF SECOND CHANCE OFFERS SENT TO YOU AFTER THIS AUCTION HAS ENDED. IF YOU ARE SENT A SECOND CHANCE OFFER ON THIS, OR ANY OF OUR OTHER ITEMS, CALL US BEFORE SENDING MONEY TO ANYONE TO VERIFY VALIDITY OF THE OFFER!