[s-cars] fiats and Passats

[Erik Addy]

B5.5 Passat 4mo w/ manual is a top contender for me,
but I have a few poblems...

1.8 isn't quite enough motor for me, and the 5spd revs
pretty high at 70 mph. I suppose you could K04 or
Stage III it and find a used 6spd from a A4 1.8t. $$$


W8 w/ 6spd would be just about perfect except:
1)  Not so sure about durability, as I've heard the
rods are super thin to make the configuration possible
(I believe synthetic oil was required by VW)

2) Not very many W8's in US, and no more coming (parts
availibilty, and price)

3)  Difficult to service (I've heard the factory
procedure for replacing O2 sensors requires removing
the engine!?!

Does anyone have any info to refute the possible less
than great durability and difficulty to work on?

If subaru only sold a the Spec B legacy in a wagon
here, or if Volvo would dump the 4C system from the
V70R, or if the Passat B5.5 had the 3.2L FSI V6....

Erik


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