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by hauler
Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:36 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: should I buy a b5.5 est with 2.0 petrol engine
Replies: 14
Views: 2817

Re: should I buy a b5.5 est with 2.0 petrol engine

No offence but if I was even mildly interested in performance I would not be buying a passat. I've driven a few 130 tdi's so am aware of where you are coming from..
by hauler
Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: should I buy a b5.5 est with 2.0 petrol engine
Replies: 14
Views: 2817

Re: should I buy a b5.5 est with 2.0 petrol engine

Hi and thanks for all the replies. My golf has the 1.8 20v unit in it which is still smooth at 167k. How can I tell if the passat has an 8 or 20v unit in it. I was assuming it was the same engine as my golf but with a longer stroke...
by hauler
Fri Apr 03, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: should I buy a b5.5 est with 2.0 petrol engine
Replies: 14
Views: 2817

Re: should I buy a b5.5 est with 2.0 petrol engine

Ha ha, the last car I had that was modded was a 1987 5 gt turbo, god that was quick about town. Anyone else running a 2.0 estate manual? How bad is the mpg?
by hauler
Fri Apr 03, 2015 7:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: should I buy a b5.5 est with 2.0 petrol engine
Replies: 14
Views: 2817

should I buy a b5.5 est with 2.0 petrol engine

Hi, My first time posting on the forum. I've been so impressed with the info available on the forum and I think I have decided on a b5.5 estate, highline 2.0 petrol manual. This is to replace my mk4 golf that I've had for 8 years. I have put down A deposit that's refundable and will view the car tom...