In a message dated 1/4/99 6:04:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, mariner4@SNET.NET
writes:

<<
 Seriously considering a '95 Passat wagon with the VR6 engine.  Does anyone
 have anything good/bad to say about these cars? Thanks.
 -Mike
  >>
Only buy a 95 1/2  Passat or newer if it is an automatic. If the automatic
trans HAS a dipstick, DONT buy it. If it DOES NOT have a dipstick, then it is
a good car.  The automatic trans on the newer VW's didn't get good till the
non-dipstick trans. The non-dipstick trans uses a special synthetic vw fluid
and been finally designed properly, mechanically. The transmission computer is
the best too with this trans. The early trans shifted horribly and was
unrilable. Make sure that if you do get the Passat with the good trans, that
it has the updated trans computer (transmission control module). I can give
you the part number if you need it.
 The motor is bullet proof. Good choice
 Michael
 87 syncro
 87 Quattro