More OE goodness was found on the B5.5 Passat center console. The main difference was added cupholders plus larger storage compartment and ashtray. Rare Abt accessories included the shift knob ...

That generation of Passat—known as the B5—was a breakthrough car for VW of ... Heck, you could even spec the unique W8 engine. Then the B6 Passat came along for 2006, and it felt like a ...

And another case of VW Passat B6 estate front wing rust-through, this one a 2003, at 10 years old. Owner asked to pay 25% of the cost of repairs. Front wings rust claim met in full on 2004 Passat ...

Turbocharged gasoline and diesel fours ensured even the base cars were reasonably punchy, but on paper the coolest B5 was the 4.0-liter 270 hp Passat W8. Only on paper, and not in reality ...