Planning to buy used Passat car

[ekunadam_enkanna]

24 minutes ago, Panasa_pandu said:

Thanks for the suggestion man..But I want to buy rather than lease. Andukey buying a low mileage one so that oka 2 or 3 years tarvatha problems vachina I can dump it.

But again german cars pakka problems vastayi ani enduku antaru? is it a common misconception or reality

 

I had a Jetta. I even bought a special reader to read codes for $350 or so, check http://www.ross-tech.com/**-com/  As long as car runs, you are fine. The moment you get check engine lights, the normal autoshop can't help much, unless it is replacing brakepads, etc. So, you need to go an independent shop that is specialized in German cars or dealership. Dealership can rip you off very bad.  One time, the AC stopped working on my car. I took it to a reliable mechanic, and he could not fix it, despite recharging, etc. He asked me to take to the dealership, which charged me $500. Anyway, some fan relay module failed, and replaced it.

18 months later, same AC problem. This time, I bought that relay module myself on ebay for $19 and took it to another mechanic, and told him to just replace it without even checking it. AC started working again. That experience taught me to NOT ever buy a German one. Buy it if you can diagnose it and fix it yourself. Yes, German cars are nice to ride. That's why 70% of german cars are leased. Once the warranty is over, the owner is screwed.

After a couple of $1000 each bills, you realize that lease is worth it. 

 

 

[Panasa_pandu]

13 minutes ago, ekunadam_enkanna said:

I had a Jetta. I even bought a special reader to read codes for $350 or so, check http://www.ross-tech.com/**-com/  As long as car runs, you are fine. The moment you get check engine lights, the normal autoshop can't help much, unless it is replacing brakepads, etc. So, you need to go an independent shop that is specialized in German cars or dealership. Dealership can rip you off very bad.  One time, the AC stopped working on my car. I took it to a reliable mechanic, and he could not fix it, despite recharging, etc. He asked me to take to the dealership, which charged me $500. Anyway, some fan relay module failed, and replaced it.

18 months later, same AC problem. This time, I bought that relay module myself on ebay for $19 and took it to another mechanic, and told him to just replace it without even checking it. AC started working again. That experience taught me to NOT ever buy a German one. Buy it if you can diagnose it and fix it yourself. Yes, German cars are nice to ride. That's why 70% of german cars are leased. Once the warranty is over, the owner is screwed.

After a couple of $1000 each bills, you realize that lease is worth it. 

 

 

Thank you for sharing your experience man but chudam if the deal goes through

[TechAdvice]

12 hours ago, Panasa_pandu said:

with 20 k miles for 13K $..2016 model (1.8S Turbo model )....You guys think its a good deal? TIA

Go for lease .. u will get brand new with good deal 

[Panasa_pandu]

1 hour ago, TechAdvice said:

Go for lease .. u will get brand new with good deal 

Lease chusa man..but they are only giving 7500 miles per year

[Panasa_pandu]

Update: Bought 13k Miles tirigina 2017 Passat SE for 16325$.

 

APR 5.54 anta....WIth increased fed rates minimum is 5.4 antunnaru.  Thank you all for your advises. @ekunadam_enkanna Sorry man. Heart wants what it wants ani Selena Gomez cheppinattu, I went against your word.