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| Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by BoyCoyToy(op): 12:47am On Dec 11, 2024 |
I have been looking at the price of the VW Passat 2012 to 2014 prices on some Nigerian marketplace and I have discovered that it's way cheaper compared to previous edition. I want to know if it has a common problem or it is just no too popular.
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| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by Abee79(m): 2:26am On Dec 11, 2024 |
1. No second hand valve 2. Low demand 3. Electrical issues 4. Poor perception of the VW brand among Nigerians who literally worship Toyota, Honda & Benz (for good reasons). 5. Questionable reliability index. PS: Don't take my word for it. I'm not an expert. 7 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by fineboynl(m): 5:25am On Dec 11, 2024 |
Nigeria mechanics don’t know anything about the car. Abd the car doesn’t take abuse or managing stuff like Nigerians do with Japanese cars. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by Princeton92(m): 5:43am On Dec 11, 2024 |
Abee79:Agreeable mostly with 2-5 1 Like |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by Bazztadewu: 7:45am On Dec 11, 2024 |
Nothing really bad with it,just that to maintain the name and standard,it needs premium maintenance and any mistake will lead to the death of the car amd its electrical. If u want to buy volkswagen,buy the tinguan series. 3 Likes |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by anyilalaz: 10:59am On Dec 11, 2024 |
I have a lower model of that car but I tell you some of the reasons, no or poor knowledgeable mechanics, complex electrical trouble shooting issues, low second hand value and cost of parts. Other reasons like not available mechanic and parts outside Lagos. Most of the time I have to drive to Lagos to fix issues on mechanical or electrical problems 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by ManAdii: 1:31pm On Dec 11, 2024 |
Good day car gurus. What do you guys think about mazda 3 2012. I intend to get a Nigeria used one but thr owner said it the oil seal is bad hence leaking leaking oil. Also, the brake is faulty. Is this something that's easy to fix? Is the car reliable? |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by Michael547(m): 3:38pm On Dec 11, 2024 |
BoyCoyToy:Alot of people have made solid points above. If you stay in Lagos and get hold of a proper Volkswagen mechanic, you are good to go with the vehicle. I do professional computerised Pre-purchase inspection incase you need my service. Chat me up on 08167469103. |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by felix55(m): 4:11pm On Dec 11, 2024 |
Like how cheap in price...? |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by xperiencelove(m): 5:43pm On Dec 11, 2024 |
Abee79:I hate to hear or read something like the bolded. Nigerians this, Nigerians that... It is not Nigerian thing. VW is going out of the market. They are about to shut down 3 of their manufacturing plants in their country Germany due to low patronage. Read more about it online. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by xperiencelove(m): 5:47pm On Dec 11, 2024 |
fineboynl:Even the manufacturers couldn't solve the problems they created, not Nigerian thing pls. In Germany, they are about to shut down 3 of their manufacturing plants and lay off their staff due to low patronage. Is that Nigerians fault too? 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by xperiencelove(m): 5:50pm On Dec 11, 2024 |
Useless car with unsolvable electrical problems. Only their old models are good. 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by Abee79(m): 8:08pm On Dec 11, 2024 |
xperiencelove:You agree with my point, just that the jurisdiction (Nigeria) is narrow right? 😁 1 Like |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by fineboynl(m): 12:16am On Dec 12, 2024 |
xperiencelove:resell value is mainly from 3rd world countries. America for example Nigeria is the major importers of their vehicles. Any cars Nigerians are not importing meaning the cars will suffer second value there too. Most white upgrade their car every 4-7 years and they still need to cover the expenses for upgrade from their old cars but when the cars don’t have that value they run at a lost. |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by sultaan(m): 2:19am On Dec 12, 2024 |
made in US . ManAdii:Ford Focus parts are used in Mazda, if you know where the leak is coming from easy to fix 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by teyokensax: 6:08pm On Dec 28, 2024 |
I have been using this exact model since 2021, no major issues, just normal maintenance, people who are commenting on it haven't even used it. It's not a complex car like Jaguars or RangeRovers, it's a very nice sedan, the parts are abundant at iyana itire, the car is very premium, it stands out, and my 2012 series gets more attention that even a 2018 corolla or carry, side by side, it's way better than Toyota, I was using an 08 camry before getting this and yet the Camry is more expensive than it. Also note, it won an award for the most fuel efficient car in 2012. I've done almost 40k kilometers on it and it's still going solid 2 Likes |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by teyokensax: 6:14pm On Dec 28, 2024 |
Volkswagen passat SE 2012
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| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by Nnaemiemax: 10:04pm On Dec 28, 2024 |
ManAdii:Yes it's reliable. I used the 2010 Sport Hatchback Edition, and was wowed by its impressive fuel efficiency. Ensure to do thorough checks on key components, catalysts etc., and of course go with a reliable Mech to check the leaking oils to ascertain the condition. |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by sooperrescue(m): 9:17am On Jan 01, 2025 |
This is the car season. Our fuel that has been destroying the car since 2005 has now been phased out. That fuel made them shut down in Nigeria. Dangote to the rescue |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by sultaan(m): 4:33am On Jan 02, 2025 |
sooperrescue:x2 on that. The NNPC fuel really destroyed a lot of fuel, only buy Dangote fuel 1 Like |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by sooperrescue(m): 7:03pm On Jan 02, 2025 |
sultaan:Can the car rise again? |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by sultaan(m): 7:30pm On Jan 02, 2025 |
Not unless they reduce the tariff and levy down to around 15-20% combined the current 100% will not let the country advance. Those who benefit complain of us using foreign reserve to import cars, but everything is down due to the overreaching tendencies of customs. Customs should only inspect not dictate or collect duties, if anything is not inspected in 48 hours should be released, that takes away bureaucracy 1 Like |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by sooperrescue(m): 6:12pm On Jan 04, 2025 |
sultaan:Hmmm |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by BoyCoyToy(op): 12:23am On Jan 05, 2025 |
I currently drive a Honda Accord 2003. I'm looking for a place I can get car loan and swap to this VW passat 2012 and pay back with enough time (1-2 years payment plan). Any idea anyone? 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Why Is The 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat Very Cheap? by sooperrescue(m): 1:43pm On Jan 05, 2025 |
BoyCoyToy:www.autochekafrica.com |
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