What is more reliable? W8 or 2.7t ?
#2
Well, I can say this. The 2.7T will have turbo issues in the next ~30k, and will also have timing belt issues. The W8 does not have turbos, and has timing chains, a much better setup. The Passat is newer, and has the same chassis and AWD system. Both have tie rods/control arm issues, but by 120K, they either need it, or have been fixed. Over all, I would say the W8 is the better car. I have not heard of any issues with that engine. The only bad thing, and it is big, is that there werent many W8s around. It was only offered in the Passat for a couple of years, where as the 2.7T has been around since 1998, and was offered in multiple vehicals. There are tons of parts avaible for the 2.7, OEM and aftermarket. I dont know what can be said for parts selection on a W8. Relaible, the W8 gets it, but easy to fix, the 2.7T. And remember, both will be insanely expensive to fix!
#5
Im pretty sure the B5 S4 came out in 98 in Europe. I may be wrong though. Im just saying its been out for a long time now, and I think W8s were only in 03 and 04 passats.
It was for sure no later than 00...
It was for sure no later than 00...
#7
Since when does the 2.7T have timing belt issues? It's a standard replacement item, not a problem. Same with the turbos. Keep up with your oil changes, don't lead foot the accelerator when cold, and you will have zero problems. All of my turbo Audis have been bullet proof. It just takes proper maintenance.
#8
W8s are very problematic and hard to work on....thats why they stopped putting them in passats(the big price tag didnt help either). You will be better off with a 2.7t, lots of people are knowledgeable about them and parts are easy to find. We did an alternator in the W8 at our shop and the part alone was $600, a water cooled alternator, and what a pain in the ***.
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