Buying a used Volkswagen Passat CC - 2008-2016, Buying advice with Common Issues

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Buying a used Volkswagen Passat CC - produced from 2008 to 2016
What is the best engine, which gearbox should you choose, what are the common problems with these cars? How powerful are the best engines? Watch the video and you will get answers to all these questions!
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[@antoniostepan2396]

Can u do a review on the Honda Accord vii , would really appreciate it.

[@gustavososa4364]

Hi guy. Your videos helps a lot to buy used and good cars! Thank you.

[@tomnichols3447]

“The flame less door windows looks awesome...no shit!”

[@ryan97civic]

Thanks for making these. These videos are awesome!

[@dannyandrews2406]

agree

[@kelvin1703]

I own 2013 VW CC 1.8 TSI, the car interior was awesome, the leather seats condition still maintain really well, I can’t find any car Mercedes or BMW leather seats can match it. So far only the 7 speed dry DSG mechatronic failed and I just changed it to 6 speed wet DSG. So far the car never failed. The ride and handling is awesome. DCC still working well. The cabin is quiet even at 120km. Never regret getting this car. Compared my previous BMW 325i E90 give me endless problems.

[@allnfun6315]

Thanks for saying this. They are going for so cheap and I’m tempted on picking one up.

[@ricekrissy9769]

How much did that cost to fix

[@SolomonIsAwesome]

Hi there! Any chance you’re in SG or MY? Looking at a unit here in SG haha

[@RogerThomas-ws1md]

Thanks for your comment ,makes my new purchase seem a great idea!

[@muhammadalizulfaqar722]

The wet DSG gearbox can be fit without any modification to the engine?

[@AlandIKoyi]

I’m about to buy one and go look at it today, thank you this was a very helpful video 🎉

[@HiTekNomaschenko]

I just bought a used one of these with 90k on the clock. Beautiful car. Going to make sure to look after it.

[@marcodigristina6028]

How is it going?

[@Killer-uw1no]

Have the 2009 passat cc 2.0 Tsi for first car and its an amazing model, solid and stable on the highway with 200hp and the Germanic vibe 👌💯

[@ImJustinSane69]

Hey there! What is the fuel consumption?

[@KingDavid7]

You're so knowledgeable... Thanks Brother!!! :)

[@ChapsUnlimited]

Always very helpful information. Awesome channel!

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

thanks !

[@omarustwani2908]

The review is so good and accurate, I kept my 2014 CC for 6 years and 105k + miles, fun to drive with great gears, handling and pick up with a nice balance of comfort, but all issues that were highlighted in this review happened back to back once the engine hit 100k miles mark (see minute 4:00) I had to unfortunately let go as repair cost started to add up

[@zbi2169]

You have an estimation of these costs?

[@omarustwani2908]

@@zbi2169 the problem is that I don't have a garage to I take to the mechanic, I would say 1500-2000 over it's last year, I sold it when I felt the cost was piling up

[@zbi2169]

@@omarustwani2908 Oh ok yeah that's far exceeding what I hoped for. I need a car for an engineering internship this summer for around 4 months, I was thinking of buying an older 2009-2010 model for 4k but if it's not gonna last me the summer forget it :( It's unfortunate because this car looks really amazing, especially the rear

[@tomh894]

Yes I believe the majority of those issues are consumable maintenance items. Expecting things not to fail on a car with 100k miles is well...... I don't know what to tell you...

[@sdvolks1987]

Around 95,000 miles the valve cover/EGR valve will leak cause rough idle in Park and Neutral on the VR6 engines. Fix: Replace Valve Cover. Price: around $450 for the part and $400 for labor. It's a very easy fix to replace it yourself. It takes around 2-3 hours to do

[@entertaningvideo5783]

This is what I’m experiencing with my cc right now, every time I go to a local mechanic, they tells me that something wrong with the ignition coil

[@cons72712]

Can you replace just the egr valve or does it have to be the whole valve cover?

[@sdvolks1987]

@@cons72712 whole cover, it’s integrated in

[@HazyNature]

My dad had a VW cc 1.8 tsi 2011 and the gearbox broke and didn't go in reverse. He sent it far off to a mechanic and they said there are no gear boxes for since its a 7 gear. It got scraped today. I liked the car yet it had so many problems. Over 160k miles

[@jusTOOfresh]

Great video!

[@AndrewHammet1]

Awesome awesome videos. As a personal opinion, I would lower the background music. Also, will you make one on the vw scirocco?

[@gauravsaharan1066]

Hey , please make a video on the vw tiguan or beetle 😍

[@vlad3k]

Thank you man. U r awesome 👌

[@drmoose0061]

Any thoughts of the 2016 verses earlier years? Looking at one with 52k miles on it.

[@trezol]

thanks bro for this

[@cspsport5989]

I intend to buy a 2012 FJ cruiser Jeep.... Could you do a review on that one ....?? . TQ.....

[@hahom7643]

Good job 👍🏻 It’s good

[@deanbush777]

I bought a brand new 2009 2.0T CC and had to sell it after one year with only 12.5 k miles because of many issues with body hardware, electronics, and insane rattling, not possible to fix. I got the car because of the awesome looks, but she was a beautiful peace of junk. I purchased 2011 Infinity M37x next. It felt like the upgrade from Yugo 83.

[@TechBrosGaming]

Does anyone know where to buy the DCC adaptive shocks, no one seems to have them and the US market didn’t get the dcc option

[@danielmeinhardt8605]

As soon as my 2012 VW cc hit 89k miles I got sensors going out and the water pump going out. The intake manifold is also an issue on these cars but under 100k it’s under warranty. I’m now at 92k miles and it creeks a lot. Rattles a bit too. For under 100k I’m surprised at how much money it’s taken in repairs. I would not recommend it at all.

[@danielmeinhardt8605]

Oh I forgot to mention the drives seat is already worn out a lot and it’s only had one owner who took pretty good care everywhere else on the car. If you do have one though put a magnaflow exhaust on it.

[@ernestpaniagua1210]

Had a 2015 CC Executive loved it had all the bells and whistles to include 4 motion and a V 6 then I lost my job and it got repoed oh well had it for 4 years

[@HarborLockRoad]

Just bought this car today. Elder prior owner who cared for it well. I hope my hour long daily commute will stop any carbon build up or other problems youve specified.

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

you can't prevent carbon build up completely, but you can reduce it by changing the oil early-so after max 5 000 mi / 8 000 km a car used mainly on longer journeys has less carbon build up than a car used mainly on short journeys and don't be afraid to rev up the engine after proper warming up of course

[@marcodigristina6028]

How is it going?

[@khalidqureshi6380]

I am looking to buy a manual transmission 2014 cc r line with 120k miles on it, what should I look for before I buy it

[@OLGS13]

Can you make a video about the Seat leon

[@monnikoira1262]

Iv had the 2009 1,8L version now for 2days, cant say much about it yet but it feels pretty solid.

[@roxo1697]

How was/is it?

[@marcodigristina6028]

How is it going? I want to buy a used one

[@Ak-xe1fw]

How is it

[@merclife6419]

Mercedes CLS 2012-2014

[@MrCams2011]

What commonly fails in transmission?

[@exgtt2061]

Not a CC but I own a 2011 Passat Estate with the 170 2.0 diesel and 6sp manual. 217k miles & original Turbo DPF EGR Full fuel system (pumps and injectors) Clutch and DMF Full exhaust All engine ancillary - alternator, pumps, radiator etc The DPF is nearing the end of its life as it regens every 150miles - it must be getting full of ash. I cannot recommend the 2.0 diesel 170 enough. I’m in the strange position of what to do with the car - do I fix faults that crop up in the future (all above parts may fail as they have led a full life) or run it into the ground with basic servicing? For another £1.5k on top of the cars current value I can replace it with like for like with half those miles…

[@cikcik9939]

great video can you make video passat b7

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

it's on my list

[@stephanestpierre2639]

Where is the batterie located

[@sideskraft]

Harasho Comrade -- good job!

[@RussianSpaceman]

it's horosho, and I don't think he is Russian, sounds like a Pole

[@ahmadph3577]

good reviw

[@rubencovaciu1910]

I just bought a 2009 Passat CC 2.0 for $2500 I see them going for so much more online

[@ezdenkhaled1981]

Ruben Covaciu 2500? its used or new?

[@rubencovaciu1910]

Ezden Khaled ...2009...that means used...and Canadian dollar

[@amoap603]

Wtff it cost at least 10k my dad bought it for 16

[@amoap603]

Dapper Don he bought it in 2012 for 15k euro now its 2018 and its worth around 10k euro

[@neondiamondsaquaberry17]

Dapper Don no, these motors and reliability are a nightmare, around 2,500 to 5,000 Max for these cars used online is average price

[@503Thunder]

I’m taking a look at used 2013 CC with 3 owners and has 65k miles does anybody think I shouldn’t make that move?

[@nicoschwadtke7656]

Nice video! You could make BMW 1 Series first generation!!

[@nicoschwadtke7656]

Or seat leon/Skoda octavia RS generations

[@adamstork9307]

Thanks for the video! One question: Is it true that DSG-7 can be very problematic/faulty compared to DSG-6?

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

yes

[@adamstork9307]

@@differentcarreview-dcr How big of a risk would you say it is if I'm buying a 2013/2014 CC with 200,000 km (125,000 mi) with DSG-7?

[@MikeyBizzle4Shizzle]

I have a 2012 vw CC lux with 110thousand miles on it; synthetic oil changes with a replacement filter will run you in upwards to $125 American dollars. 4new tires on the low end will run you easily starting at around $400 American dollars installed at the mechanic It’s a fun car to drive, however, the sport mode comes in handy, smooth clutch, and tons of compliments however. The inside of the vehicle is beautiful and it’ll play DVDs long as your at a standstill lol

[@shepherdmudondo8008]

"The frameless doors look awes-home no shith" 😂😂

[@veedubden8710]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@bobwayne4773]

Hello, do you recommend buying a 2009 2.0 TDI model with 200k km ?

[@sreemanmogulothu272]

Anyone got 2016 CC Sport PZEV 2.0L TSI? Reviews pls. Is it a risk?

[@danislavevtimov9690]

Im looking to buy one too,but i think that the 3.6 v6 is better. If your drive on highways this engine will be better,but inner ckty buy the 2.0tfsi

[@iboxp1486]

Timing Belt for a Diesel is every 180.000km

[@SS-wm1wy]

Is a rattling dashboard common problem for Passats? drove 2 and both had same problem. The brake pedal needed to be pressed a lot further to make the car stop. How much does it cost to replace a master cylinder or the brakes?

[@neondiamondsaquaberry17]

Arrow Straight yes a rough idle is normal for this 2.0t 4 cylinder motor , even brand new Audi A4 with same Motor has rattling at idle

[@Bizzle1312]

Hi, nice reviews. Been watching all of them. I have a few questions, hoping you are active to respond to comments. Are you hungarian? what cars from 2005 to 2013 would you recommend for reasonable maintenance cost? Plus for 2016 -... what manufacturers would you say are solid, german, japanese, korean?

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

Hi yep, I am hungarian, but I speak slovak language as well -you know it's hard to tell, but generally the most reliable cars are equipped with a regular naturally aspirated 4,6 or 8 cylinder petrol engine which has regular injection, so not direct injection -japanese and korean brands are usually reliable and they have a lot of naturally aspirated petrol engines to choose used german cars require more attention to the regular maintenance / preventive maintenance = higher maintenance costs to keep them running, so it really depends on your personal preference

[@Bizzle1312]

different car review thanks for your response

[@Bizzle1312]

another question, what are your thoughts on these new 3 cylinder turbocharged engines that all manufacturers seem to use these days? I figure they must be good especially if the car is not so large and regularly maintained.

[@joheewrx5278]

Get a corolla s

[@gustavososa4364]

Thanks guy. You help me to buy one CC V6 4motion. I got it with 46.000km on it. In 14 months I did 50.000km. I use to travel in highways at 190-210km/h with not problems. I replace oil every 8000km and filters. I do the same with the Haldex and the gear box. The car is fine, and fast. The 4motion is great with raining. I can not buy again a car without foud wheel drive. Thus my next car is a CC again or an Audi A6 or A7. If someone can help me what is next a CC 4Motion, please let me know. Thanks for your videos.

[@dogmader]

I buy 5 months ago cc v6 with 54000k on it. Nice car. 4 wheels drive..

[@gustavososa4364]

@@dogmader You bought an amazing machine. Just wait to drive fast during the rain to se what you have bougth!!

[@marcodigristina6028]

How is it going? Any engine problems? I want to buy one

[@gustavososa4364]

The car has today 180.000km and runs perfectly. Nothing to do besides services on time. Are you thinking to buy one? I love the car!!

[@marcodigristina6028]

Yes! Just found one with 100.000km at 10.000 euros and i think i am gonna buy it The other options were a Fiat tipo or Dacia Duster But i still love my '93 Passat and want to continue this relationship

[@stefanv9660]

Cool videos ... Your accent is funny tho :). I have an accent aswell. Im from Romania

[@deanbush777]

I bet his accent is from Hungary.

[@ljubosvetijeljiski7023]

No, he has a typical Chech accent, perhaps Slovakian. It's unmistakable.

[@eldinoc4140]

I own a 3.6 v6 R line 4 motion CC 2015 !! Its great and fast!! however if you buy one take warranty for it. Like that your head is free of problems and paying repairs! Cheers

[@Maniooqqqq11111..]

I have same version 2010

[@user-nw6se9yc7j]

why does the dsg 7 fail? is the 3.6 engine reliable also?

[@sdrubaa]

Lack of maintenance, should do a full dsg cleaning with carter remplacement every 60k miles at best.

[@CallusFutura]

Anyone in here actually own a 2016 CC? I found a decent deal on one with 73k miles.

[@redaeddahbi1123]

2019

[@adrijoy7674]

2021

[@Roxburysfinest]

1:46 LMFAOO

[@derickclemons369]

Make sure you change the tensioner or you will be buying a new engine.

[@vxsr33]

So you need to change the timing chain tensioner after 100k km?

[@chrisb2844]

I HAD a 2010, and I must say it was one of the best driving cars I ever drove, but it was a piece of crap!! Once I hit 90k the expensive repairs began, all I can say is stay clear of these cars!

[@Niro.C]

The automatic transmission in the 2.0T petrol pre face lift models was not a DSG (on the 1.8T it was a DSG).

[@yanko84]

I own one 2012, I will never buy vw ever again, so far I had to repair / fix: transmission / high pressure fuel pump twice, low pressure fuel pump, steering rack, Pcv valve, tires cup all the time,ignition coils go bad too often, struts/ strut mounts go bad often, if you don't put premium gas in it carbon builds up pretty quick, that's only off the top of my head... If you own one get rid of it ASAP, also It seems like I'm going to have to fix the transmission again or just replace it

[@Chris-eo1bp]

how long did you own the car? buy cash or dealer

[@yanko84]

@@Chris-eo1bp it all started breaking down just after the extended warranty ran out.. At around 60 k miles

[@blair5475]

I feel sorry you had to experience this.

[@Giorgimm11]

And I was complaining about my Accord having a rattling noise at cold start lol

[@gordonyz4]

@@blair5475 I feel bad for you but my 12 CC lux had 1 oiI seperator leak and intake manifold actuator failure, all fixed under warranty, that's it. Had bushing changed but mostly my fault. One leaked strut but not bad. Sold at 100k miles. Had a tuner on it since 70k.

[@borg386]

Good video very nice car but seems like there's too many negatives you make me not want one

[@RedHotChileno]

borg386 Same here... Just made me loose interest... Now i dont know what to buy...

[@borg386]

RedHotChileno I know right? I'm also researching the VW eos. So far, not bad.

[@gustavoteza5675]

I own one, go for it. Downsides are too small. The 2.0 tsi is a tested engine. Dsg transmission too. I could only complain about raddling in the dash which I already found a solution for. I put an android radio 10" size on it from china by myself, people get crazy when they enter in the car. Im putting 20" wheels on mine next week too.

[@98bja]

What about the 1.8 tsi? I read some horror stories about the timing chain problems...

[@mrcapadonna1]

Gustavo Teza send s a picture of the radio

[@benwhitmire5029]

Seems like your logic is dead. This is a 4 door COUPÈ because it is based on the mercedes cls (03-11), but you said it isnt a coupè sooooo... Proof: If you look at the side of both cars you will see a line from the front wheel arch all the way over the fuel door to the tail light (i know that because i own a cls). Now you know...

[@burns1210]

Der Keks-Gott Coupe means 2 doors you moron. And don't brag about the CLS. It's on every "worst cars" list, the Black Sheep of Mercedes.

[@TehMasterSword]

VW says it means "Comfort Compact"

[@tbg6070]

@@burns1210 Before calling someone a moron, check your facts: this car is, in fact, a coupe-a 4-door one. VW and Mercedes started this trend with respectively the CC and the CLS and other car makers (like Audi with the A7 and Honda with their new Accord) followed this trend.

[@PCSPITTER4NY]

@@tbg6070 your a fucking idiot.

[@AbsoluteArch]

www.worldwidemotors.com/blog/difference-between-a-coupe-and-a-sedan/ "Most people would define a coupe as being a two-door vehicle while a sedan is a four-door. That’s actually not the case, since coupes can have four doors and sedans can have two doors."

[@AnassHARMAL]

CC stands for coupet concept

[@zeppie2002]

Comfort coupé

[@mohajer7573]

Genauso?😂 00:43

[@vidmantask.4400]

da rewuw is being shitty lol show me the petrol comfort sedan or coupe without any issues up to 200000 miles and with no rust from2008. there just aint no such. all newer cars aint made to last they are made to brake down and rip you off

[@orson9092]

Please stay away from the vw cc Looks nice but is a piece of garbage the transmition fail after 150 k

[@Chief305]

"3 pah-sengers"🤣

[@nayaart6373]

The dsg is a fucking big problem !!

[@SUPALEXX]

Check out my vw cc!!!!!!

[@LOLONO666]

those issues could happen to any cars,,,bullshit review

[@harvinmahal]

LOLONO62 yes genius. Any car can break down. Fucking Einstein

[@michal325i]

Bullshit comment

[@touaregbebe]

This car is full of problems with the engine, so be prepared to burn money, it's a money pit. That's why are so cheap.

[@slashtrio]

WalkinOSF I had an 09 Passat for 4 years (same engine) from 30k to about 70k, no problems. I have had a 2012 cc lux since 2014 and have put about 40k on it (65k on the odometer) and have had no problems of any kind.

[@silverevans195]

sigfrern1970 touareg1970 thanks for the info I was looking to buy one

[@slashtrio]

Silver Evans I guess it’s a roll of the dice. I think if you get a certified used from the dealer with less than 40k, good car fax history, you should be ok. Mine is still going strong and I have had no problems of any kind. My Passat before was good too, and my wife has a 2014 jettawagon Tdi that is very reliable.

[@colinparks619]

no that's only the 2.0 tsi mate, the tdi and vr6 are bulletproof

[@sreemanmogulothu272]

@@slashtrio I am considering it, CPO, so hope some peace of mind. Yours is which year, and u put how many miles, and paid what on maintenance?

[@eriksniped5111]

My ex new boyfriend has one of these from 2010😂

[@tazz1226]

U are fked my man if he got the vr6 then she upgraded your lame ass if its not the vr6 then she downgraded

[@antihero105]

CC stands for "crappy carbon"

[@2500xerxes]

VW tried so hard to build a "cool coupe" but this car looks only better than others VW the quality i think is the same shitty VW and im surprised how this car has become popular and a success, i mean just look the quality of interior material and leather!

[@Arli89]

actually i own one of these and i am very pleased with that :D. very comfy driving. Parts are pretty cheap whats good and they last well.. atleast i have driven with this baby almost 2 years now . And what about casoline... damit... 3.6L / 100km... its grazy, ofc its with autopilot and with 98km/h , but still... moving well, quite fast and comfy :)

[@Churboiismiley]

Ive had my 2012 CC 2.0T since new. It’s about to be 2018 and thus far, I’ve only had 1 mechanical issue with it, which was fixed free with the power train warranty. I’ve tuned my car a bit to reach around 310hp. I always get compliments on my car, people break their necks to check out my car as I drive around (because it’s an unusual model and rare to find here in Boston MA). But what has intrigued me most, is the interior quality. Yes, its had some cheap plastic parts, but compared to its competitors, the quality is actually really good (something you must experience owning one to notice). The leather on the seats (with regular conditioning maintenance) is as mint as when I first bought it. I’ve seen BMW’s and Benz that released around 2012, and their leather wore out bad, like really bad. You’ll find discoloring, or the leather cracks and gets wrinkly or stretched. My leather seats are mint, no ware. And for leather seats, that’s an oddly rare quality. My CC has successfully assisted me in scoring a ton of women lol no joke dude. That tells me a whole lot about my car. Boston is so filled with Benz BMW and Audi, that my CC ALWAYS grabs the attention as the nicest VW many people has seen. It pays to be different and the highlight of the line of cars at a traffic light :)

[@timgoldsmith17]

Josh The dude thanks for your comment broski. Ive just purchased one and I love the interior. So much nicer than other VW models and has all the extras.

[@slashtrio]

Tim Goldsmith yea I have a 2012 cc luxury and it’s great. I bought it used in early 2015, have had no problems. I think it’s a classy looking car. I think black is the best color in this car in my opinion. I had a 09 Passat before the cc. Very similar cars, the cc just looks better.

[@davidpoblano1915]

Tim Goldsmith after all those months, did you have any problems or reparations to do on the car? I am looking to buy one!

[@soriar000440761]

Really sad that the narrator sounds like he's just done selling oranges on the highway before doing this

[@shazu9536]

Really sad for your family that you've turned out the way you are.