For those watching the video recently because they wanna buy a used one, get the 2.5L 5 cylinder engine, it may not be powerful or fast but it will never break down, it is as reliable as a Toyota.
That's not even a German car.. It's built in the US and it was developed for the US, China and Korea exclusively.. The quality of the NMS Passat and the Euro Passat is very different.. Otherwise they wouldn't sell the NMS Passat this cheap..
I'm thinking of buying this model in 2018. Can someone please give me an update on the car life after 6 years of driving? How does it age? What i need to watch for etc.
Holy cow I love this car. I purchased a used 2012 Passat S in 2014, with only 44,000 mi. on it. It was a rental car. I've been driving it ever since. It's a road-warrior, and I love it! All i've done is keep up with the maintenance on it.I've not had any problems with it mechanically. It is currently at 196,000. One thing though: last month the back passenger tie-rod snapped on me on a freeway on-ramp. The original tie-rod is soo thin, it's not a wonder that it eventually snapped. The replacement part was redesigned apparently because when I ordered it, it looked a lot stronger, made from a thicker-gauge. Anyway, that's my only caution. It's not even that expensive to change them out. I plan to switch out the other side to be safe. I would also caution that parts and service tend to cost a pretty penny, but I've been able to shop around and find OE parts for it that are a little more reasonably-priced than dealerships. OMG VW dealership service depts. are merciless with their quotes and prices. I learned to do some things myself, and it's relatively easy. Anyway, I love it, and will continue to take care of it and drive it.
I just bought one today Edit: For anyone considering a Passat The 2012 Passat was my first vehicle. Purchased at 93k currently at 140k miles So far in maintenance -battery 120$ -oil change every 5k miles 120$ - 4 new tires 520$ - exhaust leak patch weld 280$ -I had a issue with the knock sensor when driving in the rain/ a few days after it rained, the car would go into limp mode This issue eventually went away after a battery replacement (coincidence or not idk) -Edit 2 2 weeks after (Edit 1) The car jumped timing, I got the timing chain & tensioners replaced (1600$) and the car was driving better but at high RPMS the EPC light would flash indicating bent rods from the timing jumping. Just replaced the whole engine with a junk yard motor 88k miles (2000$) car runs good for now.
Good vid. But you say the word "so" every 5 seconds. But you say it like Obama. Like, "so.... I... Barack Obama. Declare that uhhhhhh... Pizza rolls... Be uhhhh. Debated. On campus"
canchume you said is a piece of shit you got full lava in your brains your want is the 2016 or 2017 model of the Volkswagen Passat this is the 2012 or the 2013 so this is the basic level of the Passat and your want is the next generation of the Passat so this is no shit is Normal okay lava brain
For those watching the video recently because they wanna buy a used one, get the 2.5L 5 cylinder engine, it may not be powerful or fast but it will never break down, it is as reliable as a Toyota.
I came here as I'm ready to buy a 2,5L 5 cyl with 70K miles this is the push I needed to commit
Hey did u ever get the passat?? I just got one. Waiting to pick it up..
@@robinson2589 That is a beautiful car. You will love it.
would you say the same for the TDI?
Thanks I'm getting mines Tuesday, same color, and engine specs!!!
sounds of motors in camera adjusting focus ,sounds like can eat YOU))
Oh the germans know how to build a car ..... how did you lose the war ???
That's not even a German car.. It's built in the US and it was developed for the US, China and Korea exclusively.. The quality of the NMS Passat and the Euro Passat is very different.. Otherwise they wouldn't sell the NMS Passat this cheap..
@@noahh914 exactly, the euro passat is basically the B6's successor
I'm thinking of buying this model in 2018. Can someone please give me an update on the car life after 6 years of driving? How does it age? What i need to watch for etc.
Holy cow I love this car. I purchased a used 2012 Passat S in 2014, with only 44,000 mi. on it. It was a rental car. I've been driving it ever since. It's a road-warrior, and I love it! All i've done is keep up with the maintenance on it.I've not had any problems with it mechanically. It is currently at 196,000. One thing though: last month the back passenger tie-rod snapped on me on a freeway on-ramp. The original tie-rod is soo thin, it's not a wonder that it eventually snapped. The replacement part was redesigned apparently because when I ordered it, it looked a lot stronger, made from a thicker-gauge. Anyway, that's my only caution. It's not even that expensive to change them out. I plan to switch out the other side to be safe.
I would also caution that parts and service tend to cost a pretty penny, but I've been able to shop around and find OE parts for it that are a little more reasonably-priced than dealerships. OMG VW dealership service depts. are merciless with their quotes and prices. I learned to do some things myself, and it's relatively easy. Anyway, I love it, and will continue to take care of it and drive it.
Everyone- don’t show your plate number
Spencer- casually zooms in on it
Does this sorta of car have front seats that move forward and back also as up and down for people who have short leg?s??
Yes
Thanks for the review
I die a little inside every time I see someone turn the steering wheel when the car is stationary
That's a true test of the high pressure power steering lines.... :(
After four years the Passat came a lot of noise but is still safe and comfortable to drive
What do you mean a lot of noise?
These are my favorite passats!
would have appreciated a test drive segment.
Here’s my Volkswagen Passat
I just bought one today
Edit: For anyone considering a Passat
The 2012 Passat was my first vehicle. Purchased at 93k currently at 140k miles
So far in maintenance
-battery 120$
-oil change every 5k miles 120$
- 4 new tires 520$
- exhaust leak patch weld 280$
-I had a issue with the knock sensor when driving in the rain/ a few days after it rained, the car would go into limp mode
This issue eventually went away after a battery replacement (coincidence or not idk)
-Edit 2
2 weeks after (Edit 1)
The car jumped timing, I got the timing chain & tensioners replaced (1600$) and the car was driving better but at high RPMS the EPC light would flash indicating bent rods from the timing jumping.
Just replaced the whole engine with a junk yard motor 88k miles (2000$) car runs good for now.
Hows it been so far
@@smifnwess93 it’s been great so far
@@wjejwjje9493 how is it in the snow or living in a hill area that snows a lot
@@smifnwess93 I haven’t seen any snow since I bought it but it does good on hills and with sport mode on the highway it goes pretty quick
@@wjejwjje9493 any rust issues
Good vid. But you say the word "so" every 5 seconds. But you say it like Obama.
Like, "so.... I... Barack Obama. Declare that uhhhhhh... Pizza rolls... Be uhhhh. Debated. On campus"
that rear 3/4 is the most gorgeous in the segment.
Is this car good for 120k miles on it? for 6k
I'm buying on with 70K miles for 6k
5:20 cool horn
that engine sound sounds like somebody choking a motherfucking cat the diesel engines in this car sounds much cuter
I just bought one yesterday :3 amazing car
Scott Salter any issues with it so far
any issues with it so far
2nd video i seen and I got the saabkyle vibe.
Lo in the trunk one hinge has a cover and one doesn't
wait WHATTT you have a drive and revese option on this car woooowww
its a pile of shit, i have full up with all auto and sunroof
canchume you said is a piece of shit you got full lava in your brains your want is the 2016 or 2017 model of the Volkswagen Passat this is the 2012 or the 2013 so this is the basic level of the Passat and your want is the next generation of the Passat so this is no shit is Normal okay lava brain
Exact color and same year lolol
I like the Passat
Hey I'm thinking about buying a new Passat. What's your personal take on it and how reliable is it? Thanks in advance.
Stop copying saabkyle please :P
Everybody doing it
I smell an fucking imposter
Do they really not have an opinion for defrost and feet?
Mine does