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 [WTA] VW Passat CC 1.8TSI, need opinion & comments

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kww
post Feb 16 2016, 05:11 PM

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QUOTE(ssyy @ Feb 15 2016, 04:48 PM)
Hi, a colleague of mine wants to sell his VW Passat CC & offered me quite interesting price. However, I am worried about several things since there has been issues with VW especially its DSG & TSI engine.

The car is year 2013, mileage around 50,000 kms. Got few years warranty left. Outlook is great, just like a new car. Owner claimed that the car is running good without any problem. It's a 1.8 TSI model with 7 speed DSG.

I read from many forums, some said only 1.4 TSI + DSG is problematic but not the 1.8 TSI with DSG. Some said the previous version of Passat CC with 2.0 is better than the 1.8TSI. Not sure how far this is true. any comments?
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About the warranty, I remember they offer 5 years that time, first 2 years are by factory, the rest are by insurance. The warranty claim by insurance is a pain in the back, it is something like an accident claim, you will need adjuster to evaluate it. The process take time and might not able to claim full. Anyway you should check to VW MY, I long time didn't go back to them.
Go check the service booklet, see if the service is done within 15,000km each time. There are cases warranty claim rejected because car was service over the mileage. Also see what is the thing change and complain. If there is complain of gearbox , at least make sure it been ratified before you buy.
As long as it is dry clutch 7 speed DSG DQ200, it is the one received the most complain. Polo tsi & gti, golf tsi, Passat 1.8 are the few models using It.
I have to say vw dsg do give a very good feeling when you are having a spirited run, the up/down shift is like a perfect shift all the time. No lagging and right on the power.
kww
post Feb 21 2016, 03:39 PM

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QUOTE(ssyy @ Feb 21 2016, 12:44 AM)
Cant remember the list well. I was told it will include b&o sound system, updated sat nav, comfort key, sports velvet seats & 19 inch wheels. Looks like an upgrade compared to the baseline sitting at thd car park

Pening alrdy now. but the feeling & sporty-ness of the A4 seems lesser than the cc. Perhaps the sitting position n roofline of cc is more sporty
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It is better you test drive it. You can go glenmarie, vw and Audi showroom just a few shops away.
I believe the A4 you been offer is the 1.8 with 8 gears. With 19" wheel, it will be very sloppy, you better check it out yourself.

This post has been edited by kww: Feb 21 2016, 03:40 PM
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post Feb 22 2016, 11:07 AM

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QUOTE(zweimmk @ Feb 22 2016, 09:38 AM)
There's only 2 things you need to do:

1. Learn to drive on manual mode and your car will be fine.

Basically what I mean is:

- coming to stop, switch to manual and allow the gear to auto shift down.
- from rest traffic, manually shift gear 1 to 3 and then switch back to D
- If possible, don't use the autohold function

2. Service your car every 7500km or around 13000km instead of the usual 15000km.

Point 1 is especially important to preserve your gearbox clutch.

Not much else is needed to be done, the EA888 engine and turbo are both extremely robust. Any further worries will only occur around the 90k - 100k mileage mark, that's when you start needing to replace the wear and tear parts of the car.
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Something to add;
-Change dsg fluid at every 30k km instead of 60k as in service booklet.
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post Feb 26 2016, 10:55 AM

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QUOTE(kfchoo @ Feb 26 2016, 10:40 AM)
Bro,  Any recommendation service VW outside of VW SC? The warranty going expired this year and looking to do regular maintenance outside VW SC. Thanks.
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There are many around kelang valley, which area you are from? Than otai- otai here can recommend you.

 

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