99 Passat

I am considering buying a 99 Passat but just wanted to ask
the group first if there is any major problems with this car.
I was recently the owner of a 91 Passat and had tons of problems
with the auto tranny and ending up installing 3 used ones over a
course of 3 years but I heard the tranny problem was fixed on later
years.
TIA

It all depends on how well the former owner took care of the car. If he
fixed things when they broke and kept up with the service it should be OK.
If he never spent $$$ then you could be in trouble! Also 98 & up Passats use
a different trans then the old Passat's. I have replaced very few over the
years. So you want to know how good they are? If you have the choice then
purchase a extended warranty. I work at the dealer and I purchased a 99 GLX
Passat. That should tell you how good they are.

"Tado" > wrote in message
news:wK_4d.91772$%S.65212@pd7tw2no...
>I am considering buying a 99 Passat but just wanted to ask
> the group first if there is any major problems with this car.
> I was recently the owner of a 91 Passat and had tons of problems
> with the auto tranny and ending up installing 3 used ones over a
> course of 3 years but I heard the tranny problem was fixed on later
> years.
> TIA

I take it the newer style of the more rounded shape is just as good or
better then the original cars (like the 99) or the newer style then?

Thinking of one for next year. (Maybe an 03 or 04).
"Woodchuck" > wrote in message
...
> It all depends on how well the former owner took care of the car. If he
> fixed things when they broke and kept up with the service it should be OK.
> If he never spent $$$ then you could be in trouble! Also 98 & up Passats
> use a different trans then the old Passat's. I have replaced very few over
> the years. So you want to know how good they are? If you have the choice
> then purchase a extended warranty. I work at the dealer and I purchased a
> 99 GLX Passat. That should tell you how good they are.
>
> "Tado" > wrote in message
> news:wK_4d.91772$%S.65212@pd7tw2no...
>>I am considering buying a 99 Passat but just wanted to ask
>> the group first if there is any major problems with this car.
>> I was recently the owner of a 91 Passat and had tons of problems
>> with the auto tranny and ending up installing 3 used ones over a
>> course of 3 years but I heard the tranny problem was fixed on later
>> years.
>> TIA
>
>

I leased one for three years. Main problem was stopping power especially
when wet. There are no splash guards on the front rotors so braking in the
run was "fun" I used to press the brake for no reason just to skim of the
spray. The stock 195 tires are too small for this size car, I replaced mine
with 205s. Also, if you like a firm suspention then don't get this car -
very mushy.

Tony

"Tado" > wrote in message
news:wK_4d.91772$%S.65212@pd7tw2no...
> I am considering buying a 99 Passat but just wanted to ask
> the group first if there is any major problems with this car.
> I was recently the owner of a 91 Passat and had tons of problems
> with the auto tranny and ending up installing 3 used ones over a
> course of 3 years but I heard the tranny problem was fixed on later
> years.
> TIA

Forgot another thing. The rain in the gutter under the windshield empties on
to the battery.

Tony

"Tony" > wrote in message
. ..
> I leased one for three years. Main problem was stopping power especially
> when wet. There are no splash guards on the front rotors so braking in the
> run was "fun" I used to press the brake for no reason just to skim of the
> spray. The stock 195 tires are too small for this size car, I replaced
mine
> with 205s. Also, if you like a firm suspention then don't get this car -
> very mushy.
>
> Tony
>
> "Tado" > wrote in message
> news:wK_4d.91772$%S.65212@pd7tw2no...
> > I am considering buying a 99 Passat but just wanted to ask
> > the group first if there is any major problems with this car.
> > I was recently the owner of a 91 Passat and had tons of problems
> > with the auto tranny and ending up installing 3 used ones over a
> > course of 3 years but I heard the tranny problem was fixed on later
> > years.
> > TIA
>
>

Shouldn't if the water shields are there, but does it really matter? And yes
mine has 205-60-15 tires

"Tony" > wrote in message
. ..
> Forgot another thing. The rain in the gutter under the windshield empties
> on
> to the battery.
>
> Tony
>
> "Tony" > wrote in message
> . ..
>> I leased one for three years. Main problem was stopping power especially
>> when wet. There are no splash guards on the front rotors so braking in
>> the
>> run was "fun" I used to press the brake for no reason just to skim of the
>> spray. The stock 195 tires are too small for this size car, I replaced
> mine
>> with 205s. Also, if you like a firm suspention then don't get this car -
>> very mushy.
>>
>> Tony
>>
>> "Tado" > wrote in message
>> news:wK_4d.91772$%S.65212@pd7tw2no...
>> > I am considering buying a 99 Passat but just wanted to ask
>> > the group first if there is any major problems with this car.
>> > I was recently the owner of a 91 Passat and had tons of problems
>> > with the auto tranny and ending up installing 3 used ones over a
>> > course of 3 years but I heard the tranny problem was fixed on later
>> > years.
>> > TIA
>>
>>
>
>

Tie rod ends and control arms tend to wear badly on earlier Passats.

"Tado" > wrote in message
news:wK_4d.91772$%S.65212@pd7tw2no...
>I am considering buying a 99 Passat but just wanted to ask
> the group first if there is any major problems with this car.
> I was recently the owner of a 91 Passat and had tons of problems
> with the auto tranny and ending up installing 3 used ones over a
> course of 3 years but I heard the tranny problem was fixed on later
> years.
> TIA

Woodchuck wrote:

> It all depends on how well the former owner took care of the car. If he
> fixed things when they broke and kept up with the service it should be OK.
> If he never spent $$$ then you could be in trouble! Also 98 & up Passats use
> a different trans then the old Passat's. I have replaced very few over the
> years. So you want to know how good they are? If you have the choice then
> purchase a extended warranty. I work at the dealer and I purchased a 99 GLX
> Passat. That should tell you how good they are.
>
> "Tado" > wrote in message
> news:wK_4d.91772$%S.65212@pd7tw2no...
>
>>I am considering buying a 99 Passat but just wanted to ask
>>the group first if there is any major problems with this car.
>>I was recently the owner of a 91 Passat and had tons of problems
>>with the auto tranny and ending up installing 3 used ones over a
>>course of 3 years but I heard the tranny problem was fixed on later
>>years.
>>TIA
>
>
>
Thanks for the info woodchuck, I purchased this car and am quite
happy with it, the triptronic tranny feels great to drive.
Is there a way to see if my car got all the necessary recalls done it?
Or what recalls there is out on this vehicle.
I am in Canada if it makes a difference.
thanks again

Woodchuck wrote:

> It all depends on how well the former owner took care of the car. If he
> fixed things when they broke and kept up with the service it should be OK.
> If he never spent $$$ then you could be in trouble! Also 98 & up Passats use
> a different trans then the old Passat's. I have replaced very few over the
> years. So you want to know how good they are? If you have the choice then
> purchase a extended warranty. I work at the dealer and I purchased a 99 GLX
> Passat. That should tell you how good they are.
>
> "Tado" > wrote in message
> news:wK_4d.91772$%S.65212@pd7tw2no...
>
>>I am considering buying a 99 Passat but just wanted to ask
>>the group first if there is any major problems with this car.
>>I was recently the owner of a 91 Passat and had tons of problems
>>with the auto tranny and ending up installing 3 used ones over a
>>course of 3 years but I heard the tranny problem was fixed on later
>>years.
>>TIA
>
>
>
Thanks for the info woodchuck, I purchased this car and am quite
happy with it, the triptronic tranny feels great to drive.
Is there a way to see if my car got all the necessary recalls done it?
Or what recalls there is out on this vehicle.
I am in Canada if it makes a difference.
thanks again

Call a/your dealer and give them the VIN.

"Tado" > wrote in message
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> Woodchuck wrote:
>
>> It all depends on how well the former owner took care of the car. If he
>> fixed things when they broke and kept up with the service it should be
>> OK. If he never spent $$$ then you could be in trouble! Also 98 & up
>> Passats use a different trans then the old Passat's. I have replaced very
>> few over the years. So you want to know how good they are? If you have
>> the choice then purchase a extended warranty. I work at the dealer and I
>> purchased a 99 GLX Passat. That should tell you how good they are.
>>
>> "Tado" > wrote in message
>> news:wK_4d.91772$%S.65212@pd7tw2no...
>>
>>>I am considering buying a 99 Passat but just wanted to ask
>>>the group first if there is any major problems with this car.
>>>I was recently the owner of a 91 Passat and had tons of problems
>>>with the auto tranny and ending up installing 3 used ones over a
>>>course of 3 years but I heard the tranny problem was fixed on later
>>>years.
>>>TIA
>>
>>
>>
> Thanks for the info woodchuck, I purchased this car and am quite
> happy with it, the triptronic tranny feels great to drive.
> Is there a way to see if my car got all the necessary recalls done it?
> Or what recalls there is out on this vehicle.
> I am in Canada if it makes a difference.
> thanks again