Auction Watch: 2003 Volkswagen Passat W8 6-Speed

Find this 2003 Volkswagen Passat W8 6-Speed here on eBay bidding for $10,000 with auction ending today (Monday) at 2:15PM Pacific.





 

From eBay listing:

Item specifics


Condition:Used
Seller Notes:Please
remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it may be, is not
perfect. Please see “Known issues” for a list of all known defects.


Year:
2003
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number):
WVWLK63B83E466273

Mileage:
105,400
Body Type:
Wagon

Make:
Volkswagen
Warranty:
Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Model:

Passat


Vehicle Title:
Clear

Engine:
W8
Options:
4-Wheel Drive, Cassette Player, CD Player, Leather Seats, Sunroof

Drive Type:
AWD
Safety Features:
Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags

Power Options:
Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color:
Pacific Blue

Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Interior Color:
Flannel Gray

For Sale By:
Private Seller
Number of Cylinders:
8

Disability Equipped:
No
Transmission:
Manual

2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon W8 6-speed


VIN: WVWLK63B83E466273


One of only 424 Passat W8s with manual transmission claimed sold
in the US


Pacific Blue Pearl exterior offered on W8 only


Offered by the second, long-term adult enthusiast owner


Few modifications from new


Never abused in any way


Extra clean


Never smoked in



Offered
with NO RESERVE above opening bid.         There is no “Buy It Now”
price.          Auction will not end early.    Car will be sold to the
highest bidder.


Please note: more than 200 photos
follow.  On slow Internet connections,
they may take time to load.


You can also Click here for high-resolution slideshow


About the Passat W8:


AutoWeek


Volkswagen AG has stopped producing the Passat W8 model
because of slow sales, says CEO Bernd Pischetsrieder. It was the only vehicle
to use the compact W8 engine, which was championed by former VW CEO Ferdinand
Piech…


U.S. sales of the Passat W8 fell far below VW’s goal of
5,000 units annually. The company sold 2,182 W8s in 2003 and 268 through the
first eight months of this year. The W8’s 2004 base price is $40,735, including
a $575 destination charge…


The Passat W8 was intended to bridge the gap between V-6
versions of the Passat and the Phaeton luxury sedan. But since 2001 only 11,000
units of the W8 have been built…


Volkswagen denies the Passat W8 was a flop…


By JENS MEINERS | Automotive News Europe


Read more: http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/volkswagens-passat-w8-model-discontinued-due-slow-sales#ixzz48kDvI5fI


PassatWorld


Only 4,931 W8’s in the US. Of those, 1,227 are variants and
3.704 are sedans. Also, you’re looking at 424 M/T and 4,507 tips.


http://www.passatworld.com/forums/volkswagen-passat-b5-discussion/190984-official-production-numbers-my00-thru-my05-passat.html


Options as built:


·        
Engine Code BDP


·        
Transmission Code FRR


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Paint Code LB5W Pacific Blue Pearl


·        
Interior Code VB Flannel Gray


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Options


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X9A National sales program USA


·        
B0D Component parts set, complying with vehicle
type for USA (without California), various parts


·        
CG6 Alloy wheels 7.5J x 17


·        
G0L 6-speed manual transmission for four-wheel
drive vehicle


·        
HG9 Tires 225/50 R17 94V (polymer coating)


·        
J0R Battery 380 A (80 Ah)


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M3E 8-cyl. gasoline engine 4.0 L/202 kW 32V WR8
base engine is T9H


·        
Q2J Comfort front seats


·        
1AT Electronic stabilization program (ESP)


·        
1G9 Space-saving spare wheel for temporary use,
radial tire (5-hole)


·        
2ZB Leather multi-function steering wheel


·        
5RR Right exterior mirror: convex (US)


·        
5SH Left exterior mirror: flat (US)


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T9H 8-cylinder gasoline engine 4.0 L unit 07D.1
(aluminum)


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3F3 Alloy spare wheel with original equipment
tires (with support ring)


·        
3S1 Bright roof rails


·        
QG2 No possibility of activating service
interval prolongation


·        
8US Radio “Premium” (double-size
standard radio)


·        
8GR Alternator 150 A


·        
9VG Sound system with subwoofer
“branded” design 2


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1ZG Disc brakes, front (Geomet D)


·        
0JL Weight category front axle weight range 11


·        
0YS Weight range 17 installation control only,
no requirement forecast


·        
1BE Sports suspension/shock absorption


·        
0GM Emission standard LEV 1


Current owner since November, 2007:


·        
Built: May 22, 2003


·        
First leased: August 27, 2003


·        
Selling dealer: Burnsville Volkswagen;
Burnsville, MN; Dealer Number402-415


·        
Sold at dealer auction: October, 2007


·        
Purchased by current owner/seller: November,
2007


·        
You
can see
the CARFAX free here


·        
Note:
CARFAX is incorrect, stating one owner. 
There have been two owners


·        
You
can see there are NO open recall campaigns
here


·        
Always adult-driven


·        
Never smoked in


·        
No child seats or pets


·        
Heated garage storage since 2007


Engine:


·        
4.0 liter W8, 270 horsepower, 273 foot pounds
torque


·        
EPA MPG 17 City/ 24 Highway


·        
Starts, idles, runs, drives and stops as it
should


·        
Never modified in any way


·        
New balance shaft belt 2012


·        
Gauge shows normal coolant temperatures


·        
No oil consumption, noises or smoking concerns


·        
No fluid leaks of any kind


·        
No Check Engine light on or faults stored in
Engine Control Module


·        
Always run on 91 octane fuel, or better, without
fail, by current owner/seller


·        
Full maintenance services always per VW schedule
with genuine VW parts


·        
Oil changes always per VW schedule with Mobil 1
or Castrol Syntech oil meeting VW spec


·        
Original, stock exhaust


6-Speed manual transmission:


·        
Shifts smoothly up and down to all gears with no
noises


·        
JH Motorsports short shifter and delrin
bushings, 2007


·        
Gear oils changed with genuine VW, 2010 and
again, 2015


·        
No leaks


·        
Clutch operates as it should, with no shudder or
slipping


All-wheel drive:


·        
4MOTION all-wheel drive system


·        
Torsen center differential and all other
components work properly


·        
Never modified in any way


·        
Maintenance services always per VW schedule with
genuine VW parts


·        
No fluid leaks


·        
No clunking or shuddering


·        
All CV joints and boots in good condition


Suspension, brakes, steering:


·        
Sports suspension, as-built


·        
Front and rear suspension never modified


·        
Original shocks and struts all firm with no
leaks


·        
ABS, ESP and brake assist all work as designed


·        
New pads and rotors all around, 2014


·        
ECS Tuning stainless steel brake lines


·        
DOT 4 brake fluid with full flush, every two
years


·        
Brakes are firm with no pulsation, warning
lights or faults in control module


·        
Parking brake operates properly


·        
Nexen N’fera SU1 tires, size 255/35-ZR19 96W


·        
7/32” of original 9.5/32” tread remaining on all
four tires


·        
4 genuine Speedline Audi S4 19” wheels, part number
8K0601025AK, with center caps


·        
Does not pull or have uneven tire wear


·        
No noises or looseness.  No steering vibration.


·        
Steering wheel is level when driving straight
ahead


Body:


·        
Pacific Blue- offered on W8 only


·        
All paint is believed original.  Certainly, no paint work has been done since
2007.


·        
No body or other structural rust whatsoever


·        
All panel gaps as-new.  Doors and lids all open and close easily and
with no noises or rubbing.


·        
Hood and hatch gas struts are original-type with
aluminum bodies and all function correctly


·        
Super clean top and bottom


·        
Undercarriage and wheel wells are undamaged


·        
Lower engine cover is 100% complete with all
fasteners


·        
Windshield wipers and washers front and rear
work as-new


·        
HID Headlights and all other exterior lights
operate properly


·        
Power windows operate correctly


·        
Power sunroof operates correctly


·        
Power, heated, folding mirrors work correctly


·        
All glass is original and in good condition


·        
All seals in good condition


·        
All bright trim in very good condition


Interior:


·        
Flannel Gray/Anthracite trim


·        
Flannel Gray Leather


·        
Minimal wear on seats


·        
Steering adjustments for reach and tilt work
properly


·        
All plastic, vinyl and wood trim in good
condition with no damage


·        
Carpet in as-new condition with no fraying


·        
Original gray front and rear floor mats in good
condition with correct hold-downs


·        
Headliner is near-perfect


·        
Cargo area carpet and trim shows little wear


·        
Cargo cover in very good condition operates
correctly


·        
Climatronic climate control A/C cools cold,
heats hot, functions as-new


·        
Rear defroster and side mirror defrosters work
properly


·        
Seat heaters heat backrests and bottoms of both
front seats as-new


·        
All instruments work properly


·        
All interior lights work properly


·        
All seatbelts clean and undamaged


·        
Self-dimming mirror is undamaged and functions
as-new


·        
Homelink built-in garage door opener works
as-new


·        
AM/FM/cassette/CD sound system with Monsoon
amplifier, as-built, functions as new


·        
Diversity antennas in quarter windows work
correctly


·        
Three removable rear headrests fitted, as-new


·        
Turn signal switch operates and self-cancels
properly


·        
Speedometer and both odometers accurate as
compared to GPS on road tests


·        
Cruise control operates correctly


·        
All four 12V power outlets work


·        
Ashtrays have never seen ashes


·        
No warning lights on


·        
New battery 2014


Modifications:


·        
JH Motorsports short shifter and delrin
bushings, 2007


·        
ECS Tuning stainless steel brake lines


·        
19” Audi wheels and tires


Also included:


·        
Clear Michigan title


·        
You
can see
the free CARFAX
here


·        
Complete set of original gray carpet floor mats,
installed


·        
Complete set of original gray carpet floor mats,
new in box


·        
Complete set of gray Cannon rubber winter floor
mats


·        
Weathertech gray fitted cargo liner


·        
Original BBS 17” Madras wheels with center caps
and winter tires


·        
Two keys with built-in remote


·        
Owner’s manuals, complete in binder


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Radio security code


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Front license plate mount


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“4 Motion” emblem, removed from tailgate


·        
Complete tool kit


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Original wheel locks with key


·        
All parts for original shifter


·        
Receipts since 2007



“The large print giveth and the small print taketh away”-
Tom Waits:


Please remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it
may be, is not perfect.  I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, but it
is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these
minor misnomers.  This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no
warranties by the seller, expressed or implied, whatsoever.


Known issues:


·        
Stone chips,
scratches and dings around the car from 14+ years and 105,000 miles of careful
use


·        
Front and rear bumper covers scuffed on corners


·        
Front license plate holder has been installed
and removed.  Holes plugged, plus some
scuffing.


·        
Original windshield has one stone chip at center
right from years ago.  Some light pitting.  No cracks or delamination.


·        
Bright trim around the windows has some
water-spotting/stains


·        
Chrome bubbling on roof rail at right front


·        
Clear protective decals on rear bumper cover and
both rear fender “doglegs” are bubbling. 
Paint underneath is not damaged.


·        
Audi wheels have been touched-up.  Some scratches on all four wheels.  Wheels are all straight and balanced.  See photos.


·        
BBS wheels scuffed and clear coat peeling all
over.  Wheels are straight and
balanced.  See photos.


·        
Driver’s seat left bolster worn from
entry/exit.  See photos.


·        
Driver’s seatbelt is slow to retract completely,
but otherwise operates correctly


·        
Some wear to driver’s floor mat, shifter and
interior trim from normal use


·        
All four door panel armrest inserts have pulled
away from backing foam.  No
rips/tears/loose edges


·        
Wood trim on inner door handles cracking lightly


·        
One small damage to headliner at cargo area,
right side


·        
Exhaust leak at right flex joint.  Cannot be heard when in car with windows up,
but it is obvious under car.


Not included:


·        
NO ADDITIONAL PARTS OR RECORDS ARE INCLUDED


·        
NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS,
SORRY


Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed. 
Please contact me through “Ask a question” to arrange inspection and for
any additional information.



Offered
with NO RESERVE.         There is no “Buy
It Now” price.          Auction will not
end early.    Car will be sold to the
highest bidder.


Terms:


Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping.


$500.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close.


PayPal accepted for deposit, only.


Payment methods accepted:


-Wire transfer in US funds.


-Cashier’s Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or
money order.


-Cash (in person).


PayPal not accepted for full purchase payment.


Vehicle and title
will be released to the buyer only after funds clear.  There will be no exceptions.