 This is the 2nd 2003 Passt we've owned.My niece had a 2003 also and told me that they had to replace the motor once, and the turbo charger once, and recommended I don't get one.During the 2 years with our first Passat, we had it in the shop 6 times for engine lights.Finally they said it was caused by the turbo charger & wanted $4,300.We could afford the repair & traded it on another 2003 with lower mileage & extended warranty.We've had the this second car for 3 years & the engine light has come on 9 different times.Sun roof opens on its own and the rear windows fall out of the tracks.The car is in the shop now for it 2nd new turbo booster and guess what? No more warranty. GRRRR