1996 Passat Wagon TDI silver (B4V) - $6000 - Houston, Tx

SOLD.....
Car is SOLD...
For those looking to sell a B4V in the future, I had 5 people in the waiting list, with offers up to $7k ($1k over asking).
The guy who bought it (member on here) got a sweet deal, but that is the reward for being quick off the mark, sorry.
I know a few are struggling with insurance claims on these cars, hope this helps ?

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Looks amazing Charlie, love silver on a b4.

Thanks Jeremy... sure you don't want it ? you need a 'spare' for that rocketship of yours.

it looks like you put a lot of work into this car. looks great!

so, i seriously only missed buying this car right before you by 2 seconds!
i had my credit card in my hand, i asked if he was ready for the numbers and he said "hold on, the guy who was just looking at it is back"
it's ok though, i already had a green one.
i suppose if i had the room, and the money, i would have one of every color!

good luck with the sale of this rare beauty!

jackgreen said:

it looks like you put a lot of work into this car. looks great!

so, i seriously only missed buying this car right before you by 2 seconds!
i had my credit card in my hand, i asked if he was ready for the numbers and he said "hold on, the guy who was just looking at it is back"
it's ok though, i already had a green one.
i suppose if i had the room, and the money, i would have one of every color!

good luck with the sale of this rare beauty!

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haha ! yes, I do recall telling the owner to get off the damn phone with another buyer (you I guess?) and take my money. I was in the process of talking him down from the asking price when you called, so I had no choice but to pay full price, or loose it. So in fact you cost me $800 !
Plus I had to spend $250 renting a trailer one-way and towing it home, because it was pretty sick (stuck thermostat and worst squeal I have ever heard ! turned out to just be a VERY dead harmonic balancer, but I wasn't going to risk it)
It was listed at 10am Monday, I was looking at it by 4pm (after a 4 hr drive) and bought by 5pm. Sorry sounds like you didn't need it anyway !

Nice line up photo Charlie. I like the TT roof line just peeking over too!

I'm going to have to say that that is one clean wagon. One of the best kept ones I have seen. Too bad you are a far away from my area because I would be interested. GLWS!

Sale pending to a local buyer...will post once it is gone.

so is this wagon still available? and how much less mpg will a wagon give

The real question should be how many more miles per tank will one of these wagons go?

Sale is still pending, should know more in a day or two once the buyer inspects.

Wagons get the same mpg as the sedan, I get ~45 mpg per tank (hand calc) and have seen ~52 mpg at around 60 mph on a long run.
Yes, the tank is a major selling point. The sedans have ~19 gal tanks, but the wagons have ~26 gal tanks. The gauge reads the same (18 at full mark), but you can vent up to ~26 gals into it. Fun part is you can get ~300 miles before the gauge even moves from full !
Best I have managed (in my black one) was 1089 miles to a very full tank. I think I was running on fumes when I filled (25.1 gals if I recall). I have heard of higher ranges by others.

CharlieT said:

Fun part is you can get ~300 miles before the gauge even moves from full !

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CharlieT said:

Best I have managed (in my black one) was 1089 miles to a very full tank. I think I was running on fumes when I filled (25.1 gals if I recall). I have heard of higher ranges by others.

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Best I'd heard was somewhere around 1400 miles.

RC said:

Best I'd heard was somewhere around 1400 miles.

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That is theoretically possible, 1400 miles with 26 gals = 54 mpg.
You would need to sit at 50 mph for 28 hours to achieve it, I suspect you would need some bathroom breaks
That is one thing that hurts, you find yourself driving 8+hrs straight in these, your bladder gives out long before the fuel tank !
The best part though is filling up before a hurricane, and then knowing you can make it 1200+ miles before you need to find fuel

Just last week I was filling up at a big truck stop in town. Big rig next to me asked the usual question "is that a diesel ?!". He was from Montana, filling his twin 300 gallon tanks ! I pointed out I could get ~30,000 miles on his one fill up... he was pretty shocked !

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All PMs replied, thanks.
Car is SOLD...
For those looking to sell a B4V in the future, I had 5 people in the waiting list, with offers up to $7k ($1k over asking).
I know a few are struggling with insurance claims on these cars, hope this helps ?

Is the b4v still for sale?

Just kidding! I always wanted to bring an old thread back from 7 years ago. I am the new owner of this car. I bought it down in Houston in October of 2018. 317,000 miles now. It now resides in Colorado. Other than the clear coat, and a few small pieces missing from interior, the car is in great shape still. Just thought the OP might enjoy seeing it is still on the road.

This is Still my favorite color on the wagon. Or is it the tornado red that David owns.

Nice! Still looks great!

Makes me miss my Storm Grey B4V. I would still be driving it if it wasn't wrecked, but she did her job and protected me.

96/97 wagon club? listing of them still on the road?

CharlieT said:

All PMs replied, thanks.
Car is SOLD...
For those looking to sell a B4V in the future, I had 5 people in the waiting list, with offers up to $7k ($1k over asking).
I know a few are struggling with insurance claims on these cars, hope this helps ?

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I am wondering if anyone knows if there is a listing or club of 96/97 wagons out there?

kooyajerms said:

This is Still my favorite color on the wagon. Or is it the tornado red that David owns.

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Still on the road and found a friend on my journeys -