how many miles is too many?

Asked by LisaS822 Aug 08, 2014 at 04:36 PM about the 2003 Volkswagen Passat

Question type: Shopping & Pricing

I am looking at purchasing a 2003 Passat with 187,000 miles for a teenager.  Was looking for information from someone with a Passat with high mileage.  how does it hold up? I know Hondas seem to run forever, and I'm not very familiar with Volkswagons.

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GuruB9B9H answered 5 years ago

I have a 2002 vw passat with a 1.8t Manuel 5 speed. Factory engine and tranns only had timeing belt and clutch work done to it. Currently at 311,565 miles still running strong drive it over 100 miles a day all week.

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