a four cylinder, find a used Audi A4--they share the same floor pan and mechanicals. And you can get one right now. Personally I'd preferred the V6. I sold VW's and Audis and I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that to happen in the Passat. Also, the Audi is nicer looking and definately has an ambiance the VW doesn't. You would be much happier with the part and repair bills on the Subaru though. I can see where your dad is coming from. I started out with air cooled VW's in the early 70's and was dead set against every complicated inovation that came along (including water cooling). And the truth is that none of them ever were as troublesome as I predicted, and I eventially accepted them. Having sold Audis with all wheel drive, variable valve timing, variable intake manifolds, 5 speed automatic tiptronic trans, and the ESP traction/handling program, my reaction was predictable. But that stuff is pretty nice (the ESP is phenominal on ice) and I susupect that sooner or later...

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• Help me convince my father of the 9000's reliability..., Tim B., Mon, 22 Apr 2002 15:56:49
  • Well, success, sort of..., Tim B., Tue, 23 Apr 2002 14:54:58
    • where are you in the US, and are you looking at, josh p, Tue, 23 Apr 2002 19:48:47
      • I'm in Maine. Suggestions for good places to find one??, Tim B., Tue, 23 Apr 2002 20:38:41
  • Re: Help me convince my father of the 9000's reliability..., Quasimotor, Tue, 23 Apr 2002 12:54:24
  • I've currently got one of each, so I'll toss in my $.02, Steve C, Tue, 23 Apr 2002 11:27:00
    • SPare control boxes?, Quasi, Tue, 23 Apr 2002 12:59:13
  • Have him drive one......, Bill U, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 22:01:01
  • Re: Help me convince my father of the 9000's reliability..., Andy D, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 21:28:34
  • Your dad has a lot of valid points but..., No Snaab, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 21:12:56
    • Yes, this is another point I've made to him..., Tim B., Mon, 22 Apr 2002 22:17:40
      • If you want a Passat with four motion, 5 speed, and, No Snaab, Wed, 24 Apr 2002 21:41:11 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Compare time to r/r engine accessories...., Tony Wirtel, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 19:23:43
  • Re: Help me convince my father of the 9000's reliability..., meng, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 19:21:02
    • "involved relationship" is a good way of explaining..., Tim B., Mon, 22 Apr 2002 19:39:57
  • my family's had two 900's and a 9000... go 9K!, josh p, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:49:34
  • Re: the 9000 is more reliable than the 900........., zeke, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:20:53
    • Re: the 9000 is more reliable than the 900........., alistair lambert, Mon, 20 May 2002 09:32:04
    • ah, just what I want to hear! parts, though?, Tim B., Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:40:13
  • some thoughts, saabaru, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:20:26
  • don't swear off the older 9000's..., nt moore, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:07:26

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