UKPassats

5 Valves per cylinder (to the mass market at least) came from Yamaha's playing in the early 80's - I vaguely recall they'd tried 7 valves and more! but decided as 5 being a good compromise on their FZ750 and FZR1000. At the time, one might argue that bike engine design ethos was all about cramming a...

remeber the Syncro's and the 4motions are the same? so if you see a Syncro estate with the right spec etc then don't discount it? Also if you're planning on getting an auto? first thing i'd do is get the auto box oil and filter changed and also change diff oils and seals as well Greig. B-) Good poi...

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Looks like I'm in the ballpark but might have to go a bit higher then depending upon how nice or low mileage the car is or how impatient i decide to be

Hi Chaps As I'm on the hunt for a 4Motion Estate I thought I'd ask for your combined wisdom in terms of prices I should be looking at, I'd made an assumption that I could pick something up for £1000-£1500 ideally and might go a bit higher for something really nice. So, what I'm looking for ideally...

Hi! Whereabouts in Glos? I grew up around Gloucester and Stroud and visit the parents occasionally, nice place but I understand why you want 4wd sometimes! Hi there, I'm in Tewkesbury, born just down the road in Cheltenham, did spend a short while living in Nailsworth. I work in Swindon - 40 miles ...

Hello chaps, I'm new here, currently without a VW but on the lookout for a Syncro Estate. We've had Passat's before as our main family car: B3 2.0 Saloon and B5 1.8T Estate. Both of which piled on the miles with very little fuss or drama. The wifey runs around in a 2.0TD Seat Toledo and I do most of...