Should I Buy A Passat?

saintfan · 05-20-2013, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

I've been away, what did you buy

I bought a used 2010 passat with 25k on it. It's a very nice car. I got a fair deal on it and it's a bit less to insure than I originally figured. I have to put 91 octane in it, so that hugs root, but otherwise I'm pleased. It handles better than any car I've ever owned - 4 doors but feels a bit sportier.

Nemesis · 05-20-2013, 10:51 PM

I must apologize for missing the point of the OP's post, along with his personal situation. Seems I was distracted by news of a terrorist bombing in my hometown blaring across my screen at the moment of my initial response.

Anyway, GL with your new ride dude and congrats

SloMotion · 05-21-2013, 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by saintfan

I bought a used 2010 passat with 25k on it. It's a very nice car. I got a fair deal on it and it's a bit less to insure than I originally figured. I have to put 91 octane in it, so that hugs root, but otherwise I'm pleased. It handles better than any car I've ever owned - 4 doors but feels a bit sportier.

Ahhh ... that must be that "advanced European engineering" I always heard so much about. I think they used to say you could go 10k miles between oil changes as well, with all the synthetic oils being used today, but I think that's more about the oil then the vehicle.

Can you get 91 octane? I only see 87/89/93 at the pumps.

saintfan · 05-21-2013, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

Ahhh ... that must be that "advanced European engineering" I always heard so much about. I think they used to say you could go 10k miles between oil changes as well, with all the synthetic oils being used today, but I think that's more about the oil then the vehicle.

Can you get 91 octane? I only see 87/89/93 at the pumps.

Yeah I see 91 some places - 93 at others. Either way it's well over 4 bucks a gallon.

05-20-2013, 10:45 PM	#1
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Should I Buy A Passat? Originally Posted by QBREES9 I've been away, what did you buy I bought a used 2010 passat with 25k on it. It's a very nice car. I got a fair deal on it and it's a bit less to insure than I originally figured. I have to put 91 octane in it, so that hugs root, but otherwise I'm pleased. It handles better than any car I've ever owned - 4 doors but feels a bit sportier.

05-20-2013, 10:51 PM	#2
Nemesis VIP~~Drunken Clam Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Quahog Posts: 422	Re: Should I Buy A Passat? I must apologize for missing the point of the OP's post, along with his personal situation. Seems I was distracted by news of a terrorist bombing in my hometown blaring across my screen at the moment of my initial response. Anyway, GL with your new ride dude and congrats

05-21-2013, 06:25 AM	#3
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: Should I Buy A Passat? Originally Posted by saintfan I bought a used 2010 passat with 25k on it. It's a very nice car. I got a fair deal on it and it's a bit less to insure than I originally figured. I have to put 91 octane in it, so that hugs root, but otherwise I'm pleased. It handles better than any car I've ever owned - 4 doors but feels a bit sportier. Ahhh ... that must be that "advanced European engineering" I always heard so much about. I think they used to say you could go 10k miles between oil changes as well, with all the synthetic oils being used today, but I think that's more about the oil then the vehicle. Can you get 91 octane? I only see 87/89/93 at the pumps.

05-21-2013, 01:05 PM	#4
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Should I Buy A Passat? Originally Posted by SloMotion Ahhh ... that must be that "advanced European engineering" I always heard so much about. I think they used to say you could go 10k miles between oil changes as well, with all the synthetic oils being used today, but I think that's more about the oil then the vehicle. Can you get 91 octane? I only see 87/89/93 at the pumps. Yeah I see 91 some places - 93 at others. Either way it's well over 4 bucks a gallon.