VW Passat 1.9TDI (B5.5) Review. Should you buy one?

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In this video, I show you around my dads new VW Passat, we take it for a drive and talk about why it's lack of everything is actually a good thing.
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  • @johnwalton9009
    @johnwalton9009 Жыл бұрын

    Good video. Production getting better also. Keep up the good work!!

  • @carsandcustard

    @carsandcustard

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks John! 👍🏻

  • @mcplindgren
    @mcplindgren Жыл бұрын

    Cracking and fair review of the thinking man's daily driver. You used to see these everywhere but hardly see them anymore. I had the same engine in an A4 B6 and it shifted when you needed it to with the torque really punching you at 1500rpm. Now have the 2.0 TDi BKD in an Octavia and it's similar to the 1.9 in it's characteristics so they definitely didn't mess with the formula too much!

  • @jimelewa7861
    @jimelewa78615 ай бұрын

    I have 2 4motion b5.5s in Canada. Great video! NA didn’t get the tdi 4motion

  • @Harrylechat01
    @Harrylechat0111 ай бұрын

    Just bought one of these with a tiptronic box and only 97000 kms (around 61k miles). Really looking forward to cleaning it all up, maybe changing the seats (post dogs) and sorting out the odd knocks on the body. I had a 4-Motion when they were new and it was a really nice car.

  • @JohnMcILwraith
    @JohnMcILwraith11 ай бұрын

    I have the b5.5 with the 2.0 TDI. I rarely have to leave the low end torque @1500rpm when cruising, it is like a small locomotive just pulling me along the coastal and Rockie Mountains in Canada.

  • @420somewhereG
    @420somewhereG Жыл бұрын

    About time Lad👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🚘

  • @treacadelic
    @treacadelic Жыл бұрын

    I'd get a Blaupunkt Madrid Bluetooth stereo for that. Understated but will do the job nicely

  • @waynesarahburns3871
    @waynesarahburns38715 ай бұрын

    I have a gold 4 motion, its my keeper. Can't beat what you're getting for the money. Munches miles, good mpg, can use it like a van or chuck people in it. The only thing that would make it perfect is adjustable height suspension, im tempted to do it, the ground clearance is the only issue with them for some mild offroading. I was Passat PD Parts but have stopped buying new stock now. Still plenty of parts if anyone needs any bits😊

  • @huugo8278

    @huugo8278

    3 ай бұрын

    what kinda mpg do you get? I get like 40mpg uk 70% highway driving but its below freezing temperatures . In summer it gets better

  • @Lot76CARS
    @Lot76CARS Жыл бұрын

    Fair review, the 1.9 TDI is apparently ultra reliable with regular oiled changes. That combination of 1.9, estate, diesel and 4x4 must be super rare?

  • @carsandcustard

    @carsandcustard

    Жыл бұрын

    From what I can tell, there are around 200 left on UK roads. So not super rare, but definitely uncommon!

  • @mattlidster9654

    @mattlidster9654

    11 ай бұрын

    Mine has the six speed manual too. My 18yr old will take it on one day and no doubt map, turbo+ & intercooler it 😬

  • @Matrai.b5

    @Matrai.b5

    7 ай бұрын

    They are quite common in Switzerland, and so. Mine came from there as well. B5 115hp 4 motion, black variant.

  • @theonlykingclayton
    @theonlykingclayton Жыл бұрын

    bit of a steed, strongest engine for it and love the 4 motion version, great van/dog car for the money, looks clean enough too! and yes the red on the tdi is indicator of power! 110s had one red, 130s had 2 and i think the gttdi 150 version (golf mk4) had 3 reds but not positive!

  • @carsandcustard

    @carsandcustard

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll trust that’s right haha!! Think we might need to push it past 3 reds...

  • @theonlykingclayton

    @theonlykingclayton

    Жыл бұрын

    @@carsandcustarddon't quote me on it 😂 absofeckinlutely on the power tho, great torque machines these, make good power just from a remap too, just be sure to pad that back out for the dogs 🤣

  • @pyrotechnic1252
    @pyrotechnic12526 ай бұрын

    It's more like comfortline interior and highline exterior The console is for 2din radio and the gearbox knob is changed The 4motion is the same like a real quattro (torsen) like in Audi A4 B6 The gearbox in 130pd is FRK code it's not long but good for heavy work if you want to have longer gears change gearbox for DQS code from 2.5 tdi engine 180hp it's like plug and play gearbox, very good, strong and long

  • @vwvento5
    @vwvento5 Жыл бұрын

    The interior trim is called net optic and it’s very sort after. The wheels are off a b6 Passat set. Judging by the seats it’s a sport model. The climate control does have aircon that’s on all the time unless you press the econ button that’s turns the aircon off.

  • @carsandcustard

    @carsandcustard

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Thanks for letting me know 👍🏻

  • @allex1309
    @allex1309Ай бұрын

    So ,is it for sale ?

  • @iwant2winaphone440
    @iwant2winaphone440 Жыл бұрын

    How much did you end up paying for it?

  • @carsandcustard

    @carsandcustard

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t actually know!

  • @Moroccanfella
    @Moroccanfella Жыл бұрын

    Can you turn off or disconnect 4motion?

  • @carsandcustard

    @carsandcustard

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure unfortunately 👍

  • @urc24b

    @urc24b

    10 ай бұрын

    NO!

  • @arnljotthenorwegian5818

    @arnljotthenorwegian5818

    4 ай бұрын

    it's permanent awd

  • @neohimself

    @neohimself

    2 ай бұрын

    buy fwd, that turns it off permanently

  • @Moroccanfella

    @Moroccanfella

    2 ай бұрын

    @@neohimself thank you, i have Quatro system in my audi, i was just curious

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