FS: Red '96 Passat TDI for $9K

[B5 Dan]

FS: Red \'96 Passat TDI for $9K

I just drove a very nice Tornado red '96 Passat TDI sedan with sunroof at a dealer in Acton, MA. (20 miles west of Boston). A friend of mine works there. It has 82K miles and was traded in there. Originally sold by Minuteman VW in Bedford, MA. VIN WVWGG83A3TE101411. I think you could get it for $8950.

Call 978-263-1500 and ask for Richard Murphy. Tell him Dan sent you.

If my kids were 3 years older, I would have bought it, but we have no need for another car and I like my 1.8T B5 Passat. But somebody should scoop this car. What I saw:

- Looks very healthy, body, mechanical, etc. No signs of any accidents, but I can't guarantee that.

- Seems to run fine. I drove it about 20 miles.

- Black cloth interior. AC, stereo, etc. seem to work. Didn't try all windows.

- Only slight reservations - Seat height didn't seem to go down all the way, obstruction? Also has new generic tires, so handling is less than sparkling. Seems to have original suspension.

If you're looking for a Passat TDI, this seems like a great deal.

 

[diesel fan]

Re: FS: Red \'96 Passat TDI for $9K

Bought it. It's mine!!! What a nice car. Put a deposit on it Friday night and just came back from test driving it during lunch. Checked it out and everything seems to work. No squeaks, rattles either. I love it. This is my third VW diesel! The other two were '86 Golfs and this one is certainly in a whole different league. I just hope that it's as reliable as my Golfs were. In over 500k miles they've never let me down.

 

[michTDI]

Re: FS: Red \'96 Passat TDI for $9K

What did you end up paying for it???? I assume the timing belt has been changed????

 

[diesel fan]

Re: FS: Red \'96 Passat TDI for $9K

Paid $9k for it. I will have to do the timing belt as soon as I get the car home because they don't have any records of the timing belt having been done. Since the car is in near mint condition and looks very well maintained throughout I imagine that it's been done, but I'd rather be safe than sorry when it comes to the timing belt. No sense in taking chances...

 

[rgoetz]

Re: FS: Red \'96 Passat TDI for $9K

Way to go, diesel fan, and welcome to Fred's!

Don't neglect to Upsolute that baby.

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Rob
2000 Golf GLS TDI (UPsolute chip; VNT turbo tweak; K&N; removed MAF screens, lower airbox screen, and OEM air intake blockages; spare Relay 109; euro badge (red "DI"))
2000 Passat GLS Variant 1.8T (UPsolute chip; Forge DV pending; K&N; euro badge)

 

[tomo366]

Re: FS: Red \'96 Passat TDI for $9K

Congrats Diesel Fan!
I am very Partial to Passat TDI's, Especially Red Ones!!!

Enjoy!

 

[diesel fan]

Re: FS: Red \'96 Passat TDI for $9K

Definitely going to UPsolute it as soon as I have my "nice weather" car (a TVR) on the road which should be sometime this spring.

 

[diesel fan]

Re: FS: Red \'96 Passat TDI for $9K

Nice car tomo366. I had looked at your pictures before in a previous posting by you. I like your wheels. I have some 15" MSWs in my basement that I am itching to put on the car but they'll have to wait till spring. The roads around here are really terrible right now. It seems like we have more potholes here this year than in past years. I like that leather interior too. I'd love to put some nice Recaro seats in mine but that's just a dream for now.

 

[sfierz]

Re: FS: Red \'96 Passat TDI for $9K

Awesome deal, diesel fan! You picked up your red TDI just like I did. Saw the 96 red Passat on a local VW lot and just had to have it! Mine has more miles (120k) but is truly mint for the most part. Even new car smell. Dealer wanted $8900 but took my '84 Audi 5000 in on trade for $1500 = $7400. But I had $1200 cash down so financed @ $6500. For a car of this caliber (and seemingly well maintained) I think that is a steal. Dealer did timing belt, oil change, and I think, fuel filter. No problems yet, although manual shifting is tricky sometimes.--Steve

 

[4wheeldrift]

Re: FS: Red \'96 Passat TDI for $9K

Dieselfan;

Two questions:

1) What TVR do you own?

2) Where in Mass are you so I can possibly check out your TVR?

I have been a TVR fan since I was eight. I will have one eventually but for now, I can only admire others'. I guess I am drawn to quirky cars.

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Joel
2001 GOlf GL TDI 5-speed silver/black:
Nokia Hakka 1 on A3 GTI VR6 alloys - winter

 

[diesel fan]

Re: FS: Red \'96 Passat TDI for $9K

It is an '86 280i. Color is dark blue with a light grey leather interior which is pretty rare. Funny thing is before this one I had an '85 280i which was also dark blue (sold it and exported it to Spain) and it took me a loooong time to find the one I have now. I regreted selling my '85 almost the minute I dropped it off at the loading dock. Unfortunately I have not registered the TVR last year because of the new emission testing. It will no longer pass the test because the engine has been extensively modified and you can smell the raw hydrocarbons coming out the tailpipe. I used to go to a garage that was pretty good about giving me a sticker but they are no longer doing the inspections so right now I am out of luck and have no way to get it past emissions. In its current state of tune the car is extremely fast and fun to drive. It easily does 65 in second gear and it puts a huge smile on my face whenever I take it out for a spin. Hopefully I can figure out something for this year because it's driving me bonkers not being able to drive the car. Sad to say, but I don't think that I even have any pictures of my '86 but I have some of my former '85 that I could scan in and post sometime.

Ok, this is the TDI forum, so I got to add some obligatory TDI stuff. Ok, here it goes, got 805 miles out of my first tank and love the Passat. Just got the PiperX filter and Tuning box is on the way. The Passat is no TVR but it sure is a hell of a lot more practical and driveable.

[This message has been edited by diesel fan (edited February 22, 2001).]