Tips when searching for used by Passat v6

[disco__dave]

Hi,

I am interesting in purchasing a used Passat v6 fsi highline sedan.

I am hoping some of the regulars here might be able to suggest any common issues I should keep an eye out for?
Are there any expensive maintenance items I need to be aware of (e.g 100k service).

What's the reliability of these like?
Are there any common annoyances?

I've read a bunch of reviews but I prefer to get feedback from actual owners.

Cheers

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[MIG]

I have had my V6 Passat for 3 years now, just clicked over 107,000Km still love driving it.
These cars are pretty rare to get with all the options, took me over 2 years to find one with the drivers assistance package (for the HIDs) and the rest of the bells and whistles; Although I am very picky about my cars.

Things to look out for,
60,000k service, make sure the Haldex and DSG service was done.
Pre 2011, check for timing chain noise on cold startup.
Brakes via the dealer cost a lot, 3rd party is much better (DBA rotors).
Check the car via VCDS or a ODB scanner if you can for any stored codes.
mid 2011 - early 2012 cars don't have rear view cameras, due to Sony running out of stock after the Tsunami in Japan.
A bit of gearbox whine in 4th is normal on the AWD Passats including the R36

If you have any other questions let me know.

[disco__dave]

Thanks!
That's some excellent advice.
I can see what you mean about finding a good optioned version, it's quite challenging
Hopefully I get to join this forum as a new owner soon.

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[disco__dave]

Has anyone got feedback on the dsg gearboxes? Internet research seems to suggest they have issues but it's hard to find detailed information other than generic info.

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[kamold]

2010 onwards dsg dq250 are pretty bulletproof.
Earlier had potential issues with mechatronics which went through numerous revisions before they ironed out the design issues.
From then on they are very robust. If they have been serviced according to schedule they might need new clutches around 250k.

[disco__dave]

2010 onwards dsg dq250 are pretty bulletproof.
Earlier had potential issues with mechatronics which went through numerous revisions before they ironed out the design issues.
From then on they are very robust. If they have been serviced according to schedule they might need new clutches around 250k.

Thanks!
I'm assuming the clutch replacement exercise would be quite expensive?
Any rough idea on cost?

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[kamold]

Clutch kit is around $800 but it's a gearbox out procedure to replace them so I'm not sure how much that would cost to do.

[disco__dave]

Clutch kit is around $800 but it's a gearbox out procedure to replace them so I'm not sure how much that would cost to do.

Mmm that's cheaper than I expected (even excluding labour). Thanks [emoji2]

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[disco__dave]

So, there seems to be quite a bit of information on the web about some of the pre 2011 dsg transmissions having lots of issues.

Does anyone have any specific information on which dsg transmissions are problematic?
Is it basically any of the pre 2011 (ie pre facelift) models?

The reason I ask is there are some nice 2010 and 2011 models for sale, but I'm wary of purchasing something high risk.

Cheers

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[kamold]

It's not a hard cut off.
But basically anything from 2010 on has been through a number of revisions of the mechatronics and are generally very reliable when it comes to dq250.
Dq200 are not the same.

[disco__dave]

It's not a hard cut off.
But basically anything from 2010 on has been through a number of revisions of the mechatronics and are generally very reliable when it comes to dq250.
Dq200 are not the same.

Thanks!

How would I know if it's a dq200 transmission when inspecting a car?

Cheers

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[Hole46]

Thanks!

How would I know if it's a dq200 transmission when inspecting a car?

Cheers

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Only the lower power fours used the dq200. I had a 2006 Jetta 147 and it had the dq250


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[kamold]

Dq200 is in the 1.8l petrol Passat.
Diesel and vr6 are dq250.
Dq200 has 7 speeds, dq250 has 6.

[disco__dave]

Dq200 is in the 1.8l petrol Passat.
Diesel and vr6 are dq250.
Dq200 has 7 speeds, dq250 has 6.

Perfect, thanks so much for your advice, that's very reassuring as I'm looking for the v6, which always appears to use the 6 speed.

Cheers [emoji3]

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[FSI 220]

Try to get a car with everything except the panoramic sunroof...

The curtain on the pano is fragile and $1800 to replace/fix... The roof squeaks and rattles anyway...

I reversed out of my driveway whilst opening the sunroof and blind on one of the 46 degree days in feb (to get the heat out), as the the car twisted the metal tapes (that carry the blind in the tracks) binded and jammed, clack clack clak busted.

I went the winter without the blind, got to get it fixed now... grrrr

I like the v6, it is a sweet thing, and although I didnt know what i was missing with my first one (it didn't have the cruise/ lane keep tech etc) i certainly like the auto cruise now it is on this second car. Dynaudio is worth it as well...

(I really got to update my signature)