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News 2020 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TSI, RM188k, 190PS, 320Nm

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post Jan 11 2020, 07:42 AM

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Passat FB page everytime see ppl asking what's this light, what's that light for.
Then get congratulated for first time going up tow truck

Epic experience. Das AUTO
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post Jan 11 2020, 07:56 AM

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QUOTE(kevin23 @ Jan 11 2020, 07:50 AM)
Totally unreliable car. Breakdown every now and then

AndTheir SC suck balls
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Car got problems until SC get sued.
Many already closed down because customer fuck upside down everyday.

If Malaysia got lemon law, VW will probably exit from Malaysia market because get sued until lose money
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post Jan 11 2020, 08:22 AM

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QUOTE(kevin23 @ Jan 11 2020, 08:18 AM)
Had 2 VW last time.

Masuk workshop every month

Nice to drive but totally unreliable
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my mechanic back at hometown tell me his friend that is VW dealer received a lot of lawyer letter.
got fuck so hard until wanna give up dealership d
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post Jan 11 2020, 09:00 AM

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QUOTE(wild_card_my @ Jan 11 2020, 08:24 AM)
Honestly how does a VW of the same class to a BMW or Merc compare in terms of liability? For cars sold in Malaysia that is

For example perhaps the 3 series is in the same class to C class and Passat (?). How do these cars compare?
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Haven't looked into BMW so I don't know the stats.
But I suggest you to avoid hybrid models.

Then join their respective FB groups and see what's ahead. Rule of thumb for Conti is dispose them before 5years.
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post Jan 11 2020, 09:10 AM

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QUOTE(New Klang @ Jan 11 2020, 08:30 AM)
Will VW Malaysia honour the warranties after getting the lawyer letters?
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No idea. I join this group last time to survey for weak points

Conclusion is too many weak points, design flaws.
Mecha unit like must change every 2+years or so (genius engineer put electronic control board beside gear fluid that is boiling hot)
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post Jan 11 2020, 09:29 AM

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QUOTE(wild_card_my @ Jan 11 2020, 09:08 AM)
Noted. BMW has 5 year warranty but if you have the option of doing yearly-extensions by paying RM2.3k to them each year (will increase I guess in the future). Choice is yours.

but do you want to drive a 5-year old conti? Well plenty of people do, and nothing is wrong with that. You want the best and latest you have to pay through the nose
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You've got to see what is covered in the warranty, what items are considered as wear and tear.


Anyway if you are okay with burning money might as well lease it.

What for burn money through depreciation and expensive maintenance then drive old car ?
Every 2-3years change new car no need worry about maintenance and problems.

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post Jan 11 2020, 10:25 AM

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QUOTE(New Klang @ Jan 11 2020, 09:33 AM)
Is the genius fired by VW?

What is gear fluid boiling temperature?
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they put this board together with sensors in an environment of 80-100°C (heat from gearbox fluid)

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post Jan 11 2020, 10:43 AM

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QUOTE(wild_card_my @ Jan 11 2020, 10:10 AM)
Why use DSG compared to normal auto GB btw?

Do the added weight and complexity provide add performance benefits?
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shifts faster, can jump more gears.
but the downside is the controller which is mechatronic unit becomes a wear and tear part. (rebuild if lucky, if not replace whole unit)
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