Thanks to all who responded to my query.  After a majority of positive
reviews and my wife's insistence, I have decided to purchase.  The details:
'95 Passat glx Wagon.  Leather, moonroof, alloys, 48K mi, Very nice
condition, 12/12 VW warrantee. Dealer wouldn't go below $15K.  Thanks and
wish me luck. Still keeping Vanagon (with just discovered leaky radiator):(
-Mike