FS: Nice B5 Passat GL w/ 5-Speed Swap in Athens, AL

nomorotors

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99.5 Jetta 5-Speed, 01 Jetta 5-Speed, 02 Jetta 5-Speed Conversion, 04 Passat 5-Speed Conversion, 05 Passat 5-Speed Conversion, 05 Passat Wagon
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nomorotors

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99.5 Jetta 5-Speed, 01 Jetta 5-Speed, 02 Jetta 5-Speed Conversion, 04 Passat 5-Speed Conversion, 05 Passat 5-Speed Conversion, 05 Passat Wagon
Sold.
 
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nomorotors

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99.5 Jetta 5-Speed, 01 Jetta 5-Speed, 02 Jetta 5-Speed Conversion, 04 Passat 5-Speed Conversion, 05 Passat 5-Speed Conversion, 05 Passat Wagon
Thanks truman.
We lived in COMO for a few years.
-Jason
 

nomorotors

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Q: Do the rear seats fold forwards? What would be an estimated cost to replace the clutch?
I'd have to look.

In regards to the clutch, the cost would depend on the type of clutch you go with and whether you pay to have it replaced or do it yourself.

I'm not concerned with the clutch. Most folks would drive it and not even know. I drive it often and it does very well. You really have to try hard to make it slip. I feel confident saying it has a lot of miles left on it.

This is a lot of car for the $$ and it's very clean.

-Jason
 
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PickleRick

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05 GLS BHW sedan 5 speed conversion. BHW Carver SantaCruz in progress
Some guys have had great luck sending their sachs clutch off to southbend to be relined for about 300 bucks. Most reviews ive read are positive.

For guys who drive it like they stole it whitebread has a flywheel/clutch kit for right at 1000 that will handle anything you throw at it. Was designed just for these tuned engines on 5 speed/6 speed conversions. Ive not read a negative review on this combo.

4500 is a steal as im in the middle of a 5 speed swap and its time consuming. Id rather be playing call of duty or prepping my sailboat for the spring launch. Its @1500 just for the tranny conversion kit and you still need pedals, tune, install and bsm/timing belt addressed.
 

Windex

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05 B5V 01E FRF
For the question above - yes, the rear seats fold - you can see the hinges in the picture with the trunk open.
 

nomorotors

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4500 is a steal as im in the middle of a 5 speed swap and its time consuming. Id rather be playing call of duty or prepping my sailboat for the spring launch. Its @1500 just for the tranny conversion kit and you still need pedals, tune, install and bsm/timing belt addressed.
Typically you're going to pay at least $1500 for a nice, clean, rust free B5 sedan with a faulty automatic or TC issue. The swap parts will run you $1800-$2000 plus you'll spend at least $1200 if you're having the work done. A proper clutch will run $900-$1000, you'll have $400 in the tune, $1000 cam, $1000 bsm delete and then you'll have a rock solid reliable B5 like this.

Mine is a southern lived, rust free, original paint GL with a lot of life left in it. Have the driver's seat repaired, get the fluids and filters set to your schedule and start enjoying.

For the question above - yes, the rear seats fold - you can see the hinges in the picture with the trunk open.
Thank you Windex,
-Jason
 
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nomorotors

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To The Top Please
-Jason
 

nomorotors

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To The Top Please
-Jason
 

nomorotors

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This is a nice build priced on the low side that will end up in the hands of a non-tdi enthusiast. I'm getting far more interest from local folks who have no idea what this is.
Sad.
-Jason
 

nomorotors

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To the top please.
-Jason
 

nomorotors

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Nice 5-speed Passat to the top.
-Jason
 

nomorotors

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Price Drop.
-Jason
 

nomorotors

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Another price drop. Crazy.
-Jason
 

nomorotors

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Final price drop.
 
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