1996 Volkswagen Passat

TDI Sedan

4 Cylinder 1.9 Liter Diesel

Manual

wvwgg83a5tb174586

Clear

Diesel

Air Conditioning

Hello again, this vehicle is being relisted due to a non payer, no emails...just vanished. High bidder was david-in-md with a feedback of 14, no working phone number and a PObox, apparently just wanted to sabotage my auction. Please only bid if you are a serious buyer. Please try not to be too discouraged by the high miles, i have owned this vehicle for a long time and it has been meticulously maintained, there is nothing wrong with if whatsoever. This car is serviced regular, i have never exceeded 3000 mile oil changes. At 277,000 it got it's timing belt (50,000 conitech belt) water pump, new belts, and front tires. 285,000 new fuel, air filters, brake pads all around and the synthetic gear oil changed. The engine is spotless, no oil residue at all. A/C is ice cold, no check engine lights, a good solid running engine. The exterior is very nice, no body damage or rust (FL car), it does have a couple of very minor door dings and your typical stone chips on the front edge of the hood but overall probably one of the nicest examples of a car this age. The headlights are not fogged and have an HID conversion, absolutely amazing difference. All the power options work.... Sunroof, heated power mirrors, windows, locks, even the CD changer still works and cruise control. The interior is also nice,no headliner issues, no tears or heavy wear (always cover seats) no dash wear or cracking. The carpets do have some light stains under the mats. Again, overall very nice for year. The only issue the car has is the air bag light, this is due to the replacement of an ignition switch (not barrel) which required the removal of the air bag which triggered the air bag light. Simply needs to be reset. Both outside rear door handles need fixed, again a very straightforward repair (SEE BELOW) The ONLY reason i am parting with this vehicle is to buy a bigger vehicle to tow our motorcycles.... I will fix the small issues if it goes $100 over reserve. FIXED 3/30/11 .Vehicle is ready to be driven I have checked it over and fixed the small repairs when it met the reserve on it's original listing. Please try and view if at all possible to appreciate how nice this car is. Feel free to ask ANY questions, they will be answered honestly, timely and posted for others to be informed. If you can i will be more than happy to set up a test drive and inspection...bring your mechanic if you want. People always state "i'd drive this vehicle anywhere" well i have, infact this vehicle just completed a trip from FL to CA and back almost 6000 miles and averaged 48.5 mpg loaded down with the family. This vehicle is sold AS-IS