Hi Nairalanders, please I need advice/suggestions regarding my car. 2002 volkswagen Passat.

I was using the car in the east before I relocated to lagos hence its been parked for over a year. When I was using it in the east, it always overheat. my mechanic said the water pump needed to be changed. I changed it and the overheating stopped for few months only to start again.

Now I want to fix the overheating issue again so I can bring it over to lagos and my mechanic is saying the problem is gear. That the gear fibre is bad hence the overheating. He said gear will cost around 80k. I am really confused because:

Is the cause of the overheating really gear because my mechanic is inconsistent. I don't want to waste my money.

Can I get a good gear at that price?

Please I need suggestions. I am a separated mum and really constrained financially. I cant afford to waste my hard earned money that's why I need advice from gurus in the house

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Oga gurus help this woman out

You sure say this car fit reach Lagos from east

Make the car no litter you for Road oo.
Sell the car, then add money and buy another one in Lagos.

sell it and buy a Mazda 626.. that is cool

Tinamoore:
Hi Nairalanders, please I need advice/suggestions regarding my car. 2002 volkswagen Passat.

I was using the car in the east before I relocated to lagos hence its been parked for over a year. When I was using it in the east, it always overheat. my mechanic said the water pump needed to be changed. I changed it and the overheating stopped for few months only to start again.

Now I want to fix the overheating issue again so I can bring it over to lagos and my mechanic is saying the problem is gear. That the gear fibre is bad hence the overheating. He said gear will cost around 80k. I am really confused because:

Is the cause of the overheating really gear because my mechanic is inconsistent. I don't want to waste my money.

Can I get a good gear at that price?

Please I need suggestions. I am a separated mum and really constrained financially. I cant afford to waste my hard earned money that's why I need advice from gurus in the house

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Oga the best thing you can do is package the car very well and sell it ASAP!! to someone that doesn't know your address or how to reach you........

Autojosh

Davash222:
You sure say this car fit reach Lagos from east

Make the car no litter you for Road oo.
Sell the car, then add money and buy another one in Lagos.

Honestly, this is another fear I have. Disappointing me on the road.

Tinamoore:
Hi Nairalanders, please I need advice/suggestions regarding my car. 2002 volkswagen Passat.

I was using the car in the east before I relocated to lagos hence its been parked for over a year. When I was using it in the east, it always overheat. my mechanic said the water pump needed to be changed. I changed it and the overheating stopped for few months only to start again.

Now I want to fix the overheating issue again so I can bring it over to lagos and my mechanic is saying the problem is gear. That the gear fibre is bad hence the overheating. He said gear will cost around 80k. I am really confused because:

Is the cause of the overheating really gear because my mechanic is inconsistent. I don't want to waste my money.

Can I get a good gear at that price?

Please I need suggestions. I am a separated mum and really constrained financially. I cant afford to waste my hard earned money that's why I need advice from gurus in the house

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Try sell the car. In 2010 on the Christmas day, my Volks Bug overheated while I was cruising home from Owerri to Orlu. I spent over 180k trying to fix the problem, at the end I sold it off because the overheating persisted. Then I was a car freak and bought any brand of car that got my attention. I have retired to only Honda vehicles (not an advert) because they hardly take me to mechanics and cruises soft and smoothly. Toyota is another good one but I don't like it's rigidity on ground, feels every stone on the roads and also you need to always change some parts to keep it going.

soberdrunk:



Oga the best thing you can do is package the car very well and sell it ASAP!! to someone that doesn't know your address or how to reach you........

Lol this got me. Abi ooo. Thanks

andy244:


Try sell the car. In 2010 on the Christmas day, my Volks Bug overheated while I was cruising home from Owerri to Orlu. I spent over 180k trying to fix the problem, at the end I sold it off because the overheating persisted. Then I was a car freak and bought any brand of car that got my attention. I have retired to only Honda vehicles (not an advert) because they hardly take me to mechanics and cruises soft and smoothly. Toyota is another good one but I don't like it's rigidity on ground, feels every stone on the roads and also you need to always change some parts to keep it going.

Sure, any other car I am getting must be either Toyota or Honda.

Sell that car. 2002?? Sell it. Is problematic.

Smartwave:
Sell that car. 2002?? Sell it. Is problematic.

Selling is not the problem but to find a buyer. With suggestions I have gotten So far, I won't proceed with buying gear. Thanks.

Tinamoore:


Honestly, this is another fear I have. Disappointing me on the road.

That’s a very rugged car bt It can be problematic if u don’t know how to maintain it. Get another competent Mech to cross check and confirm what’s wrong b4 moving forward. Based on my experience I’m not sure overheating has anything to do with the gear bt I’m not a Mech tho I’ve used vw’s...

andy244:


I have retired to only Honda vehicles (not an advert) because they hardly take me to mechanics and [/b]cruises soft and smoothly[b]. Toyota is another good one but [/b]I don't like it's rigidity on ground, feels every stone on the roads[b] and also you need to always change some parts to keep it going.

Sir, I salute your analysis...
I have both a Honda and a Toyota same year and I noticed the difference on poor road.
Toyota seems too sturdy while the Honda cruises smooth.

Though bought cars are going to a year and no major fixes except the initial touches (bought both Naija used)

Dear OP,

I suggest you sell the car too Volkswagen wahala not sweet at all

In future ma, when you see Volkswagen... jaaapa

eRex:


Sir, I salute your analysis...
I have both a Honda and a Toyota same year and I noticed the difference on poor road.
Toyota seems too sturdy while the Honda cruises smooth.

Though bought cars are going to a year and no major fixes except the initial touches (bought both Naija used)

Dear OP,

I suggest you sell the car too Volkswagen wahala not sweet at all

You are welcome bro. That is my honest experience....

jaxxy:



That’s a very rugged car bt It can be problematic if u don’t know how to maintain it. Get another competent Mech to cross check and confirm what’s wrong b4 moving forward. Based on my experience I’m not sure overheating has anything to do with the gear bt I’m not a Mech tho I’ve used vw’s...

Sensible comment. Passat is very rugged

All the team sell it..... Una wan buy?
If you are cool with the car, get a good mech. The problem is that most mechanics learnt work with carburetors and old designs, they are just struggling to adjust. For those who improve themselves with new technology, they can help out. I remember taking my XC70 to a Volvo mechanic, he was just 'parabulating'

eRex:


Sir, I salute your analysis...
I have both a Honda and a Toyota same year and I noticed the difference on poor road.
Toyota seems too sturdy while the Honda cruises smooth.

Though bought cars are going to a year and no major fixes except the initial touches (bought both Naija used)

Dear OP,

I suggest you sell the car too Volkswagen wahala not sweet at all

wow! naija used without problems? bro who helps you inspect your vehicles before buying?

Tinamoore:
Hi Nairalanders, please I need advice/suggestions regarding my car. 2002 volkswagen Passat.

I was using the car in the east before I relocated to lagos hence its been parked for over a year. When I was using it in the east, it always overheat. my mechanic said the water pump needed to be changed. I changed it and the overheating stopped for few months only to start again.

Now I want to fix the overheating issue again so I can bring it over to lagos and my mechanic is saying the problem is gear. That the gear fibre is bad hence the overheating. He said gear will cost around 80k. I am really confused because:

Is the cause of the overheating really gear because my mechanic is inconsistent. I don't want to waste my money.

Can I get a good gear at that price?

Please I need suggestions. I am a separated mum and really constrained financially. I cant afford to waste my hard earned money that's why I need advice from gurus in the house

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Overheating can be caused by a leaky coolant system, or bad engine coolant fan, or bad thermostat. Or a leak behind the engine block where you have the second CTS.

That being said....a notoriously overheating vehicle would destroy your gear fibre. Causing no or reluctant gear changes.... and further damage to the transmission components. Automatic gearboxes hate overheating!

Prior to the overheating episode did you notice that your coolant level goes down unexpectedly?

That Passat is a rugged car but if you don't have its technicians around...dispose of it. My Audi A4 B6 rides like a dream....five years counting.... My Mercedes Benz E Klasse rides like a super jet.... I don't do japmobiles either Honda or Toyota. In fact my worst car experience was with the Honda! Reason? No qualified technician in my zone!

Smartchoiice:

Overheating can be caused by a leaky coolant system, or bad engine coolant fan, or bad thermostat. Or a leak behind the engine block where you have the second CTS.

That being said....a notoriously overheating vehicle would destroy your gear fibre. Causing no or reluctant gear changes.... and further damage to the transmission components. Automatic gearboxes hate overheating!

Prior to the overheating episode did you notice that your coolant level goes down unexpectedly?

That Passat is a rugged car but if you don't have its technicians around...dispose of it. My Audi A4 B6 rides like a dream....five years counting.... My Mercedes Benz E Klasse rides like a super jet.... I don't do japmobiles either Honda or Toyota. In fact my worst car experience was with the Honda! Reason? No qualified technician in my zone!

Honesty I can't tell. Unfortunately, I don't know jack when it comes to car. I just start engine and zoom off

Guess I should sit up when i get another car.

Exponental:
All the team sell it..... Una wan buy?
If you are cool with the car, get a good mech. The problem is that most mechanics learnt work with carburetors and old designs, they are just struggling to adjust. For those who improve themselves with new technology, they can help out. I remember taking my XC70 to a Volvo mechanic, he was just 'parabulating'

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Thanks but I don't even want to spend a kobo on that car when I am not 100% guaranteed the overheating problem will be solved. Better I keep my money, add it up and get another car.

Raysleek:
In future ma, when you see Volkswagen... jaaapa

I will do more than jaaapa ooo. My brother advised me then to go for a Highlander but it was love at first sight with the Passat so I disagreed with him.

The parts are unnecessarily expensive. Honestly I am done with Volkswagen as a whole.

Tinamoore:


Honesty I can't tell. Unfortunately, I don't know jack when it comes to car. I just start engine and zoom off

Guess I should sit up when i get another car.

You don't have what it takes to own a VW.

Tinamoore:
Hi Nairalanders, please I need advice/suggestions regarding my car. 2002 volkswagen Passat.

I was using the car in the east before I relocated to lagos hence its been parked for over a year. When I was using it in the east, it always overheat. my mechanic said the water pump needed to be changed. I changed it and the overheating stopped for few months only to start again.

Now I want to fix the overheating issue again so I can bring it over to lagos and my mechanic is saying the problem is gear. That the gear fibre is bad hence the overheating. He said gear will cost around 80k. I am really confused because:

Is the cause of the overheating really gear because my mechanic is inconsistent. I don't want to waste my money.

Can I get a good gear at that price?

Please I need suggestions. I am a separated mum and really constrained financially. I cant afford to waste my hard earned money that's why I need advice from gurus in the house

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I am going to buy the car for 250 k

VW Passat?!

Pls sell it now.





But one thing is certain, whoever buy that thing has bought problems and he will suffer till the car go kill am.

Raysleek:
In future ma, when you see Volkswagen... jaaapa

which one you dey produce make I buy.

Asquare84:


I am going to buy the car for 250 k

Instead make you go buy Mazda, Keke, or motorcycle, you wan take your money buy wahala for your life.

Chaii?!
I pity ya mama.

greatstephenho:
which one you dey produce make I buy.

I no dey produce car but I dey produce Sense. But it's not for sale. But I get one very neat abandoned Passat 2.0 in case you wan buy.

yanabasee:
Autojosh

He is not a mechanic but a blogger and car seller.
cc: nurey et al

Tinamoore:


Honesty I can't tell. Unfortunately, I don't know jack when it comes to car. I just start engine and zoom off

Guess I should sit up when i get another car.

I wanted to say "look for a mechanic who works only Volkswagen and has a scanner b4 I came across this post.
If you don't know much about cars and have no interest in knowing about cars,then Volkswagen, Audi,Mercedes, BMW are not for you.
Jejely sell at any price and move on.

Tinamoore:
Hi Nairalanders, please I need advice/suggestions regarding my car. 2002 volkswagen Passat.

I was using the car in the east before I relocated to lagos hence its been parked for over a year. When I was using it in the east, it always overheat. my mechanic said the water pump needed to be changed. I changed it and the overheating stopped for few months only to start again.

Now I want to fix the overheating issue again so I can bring it over to lagos and my mechanic is saying the problem is gear. That the gear fibre is bad hence the overheating. He said gear will cost around 80k. I am really confused because:

Is the cause of the overheating really gear because my mechanic is inconsistent. I don't want to waste my money.

Can I get a good gear at that price?

Please I need suggestions. I am a separated mum and really constrained financially. I cant afford to waste my hard earned money that's why I need advice from gurus in the house

if it is still the Passat V8 that you put up forsale before, go back to your thread and bump it, it is a collectors item and a rare vehicle people already made you good offers, don't expect anything big because maintenance of the Engine is Paramount to finding a buyer.

You don't want to ill maintain a VW product. Besides the vehicle doesn't command good resale value my uncle sold his Audi equivalent wagon which is what people buy for 180k but yours should be more expensive.