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Re: shopping for my next paddling vehicle. here is what I've been looking at. suggestions? watson.gp New
Date: Apr 23 2008, 11:39 GMT
From: roscoepwavetrain

	i had a great experience buying used at carmax. on the passat and on buying used, a real issue is buildup of gunk/sludge in the oil case, which is a result of folks leasing a car and not caring enough to change the oil out regularly. it can ruin the engine and to have it fixed can be a couple thousand dollars if not covered under warranty. i've owned several VW's and never had this problem till i bought a passat and was shocked when i took it in and they were telling me that my vehicle with 30k miles needed such an overhaul. fortunately it was covered under warranty. i think buying most cars used is ok, but i'll probably be more careful when buying something that is fuel injected and requires attention like a passat again. subaru's are pretty tough, my wife has the forester and its a great car. good luck

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Be careful with VWs.  Mine needed a new engine at 100K miles and they told me that was normal. Turtle81 New

I have the Jetta TDI & you have to replace the timing belt at 100K. If if breaks you will need a new engine. Ed_E.Hopper New

TDI engines are okay, anything but that, look out.  Regardless, I am sticking with Honda. <NT> Turtle81 New

Right on..Carmax gave me $1500 cash over trade in when I bought the Element.(from another dealer) <NT> Guelo New

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