2003 Vw Passat W/ W8 Wheels - Nice Shape on 2040-cars
Colchester, Connecticut, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Passat
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: GLS
Options: Heated Seats, Snow Tire Set, Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: Manual
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 149,900
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 4
Great Find!! Well taken care of VW passat. Really lover this car, but need the utility of a truck. Although the miles are relatively high, this car is in great shape. I have a long commute and these are all highway miles. Car has been very well maintained. Mobil 1 since I've had it at 36K. I'm the second owner. I went through this car at 100K miles and did fuel filter, front struts, rear shocks, timing belt, water pump, timing belt tensioner, temp sensor and belts. Just recently did the radiator hoses at 149K. Everything works, car drives excellent. Heated seats, sunroof and very clean interior. I bought the set of W8 wheels about 5 years ago and it really makes the car look sharp. At that time I also added the rear spoiler, which enhances the look even more. I love the W8 look, but the advantage of an average of 30mpg with the 1.8L turbo.
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To be fair, IIHS only evaluated 29 vehicles with its new testing procedures for TSP+ (we'd expect that the number of qualified cars will rise substantially for 2014). Luxury and Near Luxury midsize cars were the first groups evaluated, followed by midsizers in the Moderately Priced Cars category - unsurprisingly, it's only midsize cars that you'll find among the class this year.
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