OT: Thoughts on passat vr6

[brick8]

The 1993s are not great (4 lug wheels, etc.) but the later years are fine. It is very hard to find a five speed other than a 1993, unfortunately. I don't know of any problems with the autos other than the neutral safety switch which was kind of tedious to replace (have to remove lots of stuff to get there) but not difficult. There is also a problem with all autos with the shift interlock but that is also not a big deal. For my information, I highly recommend posting on volvospeed.com. Lots of helpful people there.

[MTechnik540i]

I had an e30 convertible, was a great car, but didn't let them drive it. Way too much fun and too easy to get in trouble, if you know what I mean.

If you're really worried about them getting in trouble. Pick up a M42 powered E30.

[ryan roopnarine]

the volvo 850 (turbo, non T-5) is probably the most fuel efficient heavy car there is. someone and I were driving our vehicles through the paces in city driving, with a/c on (&c. &c) and the volvo pilot was getting back 25mpg city, and not being gentle to it either. if i needed a fuel efficient, inexpensive, heavy (read: for significant other) fullsize car, i'd get one without thinking about it.

[RallyD]

850, full size?
maybe i'm too big

[632 Regal]

850 hmm...