Sell My Volkswagen Passat Though the Volkswagen Passat was first released in 1973, it was not until a year later that the Passat Wagon made its debut. The five-door wagon quickly became the standard for family station wagons in both America and Europe; however, Americans knew the Passat Wagon as the Dasher that was powered by a 1.5 l inline-four that reached about 75 horsepower. It was not until 1979 that Volkswagen introduced a 1.5 l diesel engine and, in 1981, Volkswagen only produced diesel-powered Passat Wagons in the United States.

The Volkswagen Passat B2 variant came around in 1981 and featured elongated windows, squared headlamps and ample interior space. The third generation of the Passat brought about a new wagon name and style. The Passat CL station wagon featured a contrasting black bumper, the addition of side accents and more rounded edges. It was not until the third generation that the United States’ model dropped the Dasher title and adopted the European name, Passat. Gasoline engines were also brought back in the third generation. Sell Car

In 1998, the Volkswagen Passat wagon’s design dramatically changed in the United States. Instead of the original, plainly styled wagon, the 1998 version featured curvy lines, a cargo rack and available four-wheel drive. Volkswagen also offered buyers a choice of either a 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission during this period. The 2000 model year brought about a more luxurious and classy Passat wagon. New headlamps and taillights along with shiny chrome trim effectively put it in the luxury class of wagons. Later in 2004, the Passat wagon received a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine upgrade as well.

Over the years, the Volkswagen Passat wagon has been awarded many prestigious titles from Best Family Car to Best Diesel Car to Most Sensible Car. The Volkswagen Passat wagon has also been featured in several feature films like National Lampoon’s “Vacation” and “Swimfan.” Television shows like Ghost Whisperer and Monk feature the wagon on several episodes as well. The Volkswagen Passat wagon has also long been considered one of the most fuel-efficient wagons available in America. Rumor has it that Volkswagen might be giving the Passat wagon an old-school facelift in the next few years, harkening back to its boxy roots. However, others claim that the Jetta wagon could possibly take over the Passat wagon’s slot in the Volkswagen lineup. Volkswagen’s representatives have yet to comment on the rumor. Sell my car

Sell My Volkswagen Jetta The Volkswagen Jetta was first produced in 1980 and successfully filled the Volkswagen lineup with a compact sedan that was intended to appeal to the American marketplace and its fondness of fuel efficient, larger cars More upscale than other Volkswagen models, the Jetta’s smart design soon was soon recognized and it went on to become the best selling European car in the United States.

There have been five generations of the Jetta and over the years the car has grown in size as well as popularity. Five door station wagon models as well as two and four door sedans have been offered in the past, and the exterior did not change much in terms of its recognizable design until the mid ’90s and a complete change in looks was evident for the 2006 model year. Sell Car

The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta no longer resembled the unique VW style associated with its former model years with the exception of the VW badge on the front grille. Now a larger sedan, that falls more into a small sedan category than a compact class, offered more passenger room and an exceptionally large trunk. The design is somewhat modest but functional and comfortable in every sense. The modern interior is lavishly equipped, yet not overdone for all trim levels-the Value Edition, 2.5, TDI, 2.0T and GLI. Dependent upon the model, power is provided by either a 2.5 liter five cylinder rated at 150 horsepower, a 1.9 liter diesel 4 cylinder that delivers 100 horsepower or a turbocharged 2.0 liter 4 cylinder boasting 200 horsepower. The size of the car and the engine configurations are not conducive to excessive speeds, but acceleration is ample and on par with other like sized sedans. All models come well equipped with a 10 speaker premium sound system with CD and MP3 capabilities, air conditioning and power windows, mirrors and door locks. High end models have additional features that include larger alloy wheels, sunroof and heated leather seats. The Value Edition, 2.5 and TDI were equipped with a five speed manual transmission while the 2.0T and GLI benefited from Volkswagen’s direct shift gearbox that is technically a manual transmission that operates without a clutch via paddle controls on the steering column that switches gears effortlessly and can be used in automatic mode. Additionally, a six speed automatic transmission is available for all models.

The diesel engine version was discontinued for the 2007 model year due to problems that prevented it from passing new and more stringent government emissions tests, though it has been rumored that a diesel Jetta will once again be part of the lineup in the near future. Overall, the Jetta has survived and thrived over the years because it delivers what most drivers want from a smaller sedan- a comfortable ride in a luxuriously appointed and mechanically reliable sedan with nimble handling, good acceleration, decent gas mileage and an affordable sticker price. Sell my car