sunvalleylaw
Veteran Member
Seeing as I am shopping for a Passat TDI wagon, and seeing as in this thread noted the relative pricing of gas vs. diesel right now, http://forums.tdiclub.com/showpost.php?p=4665555&postcount=63
I was wondering what the members here thought of the 2004/2005 Passat Wagon TDI vs. 1.8t version.
Here is what I come up with so far in my mind:
B5 TDI
Pros:
Better mileage (offset somewhat by higher fuel cost)
Torque at lower rpms.
engine longevity if well cared for
Cons:
higher initial price point
only comes with automatic that will need to be replaced
Camshaft issue
Balance shaft issue
1.8T
Pros:
Fun high reving driving
A lot more out there for purchase
Lower initial price point, by what looks to be about a couple grand at least.
Easier to find, And with a manual installed at the factory.
Cons:
mileage not nearly as good (currently offset by relative cost of gas vs. diesel)
Turbo small output motor will have to be rebuilt or replaced at some point.
Longevity of motor dependent on maintenance and if good, proper spec synthetic used at good intervals. (hard to determine unless you find a car with one owner).
I presume the running gear, fender and body, interior, and etc. issues to be equivalent between the two cars.
What do you guys think?
I was wondering what the members here thought of the 2004/2005 Passat Wagon TDI vs. 1.8t version.
Here is what I come up with so far in my mind:
B5 TDI
Pros:
Better mileage (offset somewhat by higher fuel cost)
Torque at lower rpms.
engine longevity if well cared for
Cons:
higher initial price point
only comes with automatic that will need to be replaced
Camshaft issue
Balance shaft issue
1.8T
Pros:
Fun high reving driving
A lot more out there for purchase
Lower initial price point, by what looks to be about a couple grand at least.
Easier to find, And with a manual installed at the factory.
Cons:
mileage not nearly as good (currently offset by relative cost of gas vs. diesel)
Turbo small output motor will have to be rebuilt or replaced at some point.
Longevity of motor dependent on maintenance and if good, proper spec synthetic used at good intervals. (hard to determine unless you find a car with one owner).
I presume the running gear, fender and body, interior, and etc. issues to be equivalent between the two cars.
What do you guys think?
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