[{"id": 15763615, "authorName": "Jive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every time a seller does a proper cold start video with an infrared thermometer, an Angel gets its wings. \r\n\r\nReally cool to see one of these in such amazing condition considering 99% were flogged to death and beyond. \r\n\r\nNot sure if I could live with the old \u201cTwo-Point-Slow\u201d motor, but it\u2019s a manual so that makes it infinitely better. \r\n\r\nI hope whoever ends up with this one keeps it in such great shape!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1728148754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15763913, "authorName": "mikeroten", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeroten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jive this ain't no two point slow... this is a 2.0L 16v which makes almost 140 hp and is super revvy!", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1728150160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15764048, "authorName": "AlohaZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alohaz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking Passat - liking the drivetrain choice, of course. Would love to drive this on winding B-roads and head to a C&C Sunday morning to find a contemporary Q45 to celebrate the grill-less front end look.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1728150767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15765031, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wowsa. haven\u2019t seen one of these in a long time. luv the front end design.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728154257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15766941, "authorName": "LittleRadio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/littleradio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the first-year Passat with the automatic transmission. Bought it new. It was a dog, but it really found its \"fart-fig-newtons\" when you got to highway speed. It wasn't geared for stop-and-go. It was happiest at 75 mph. Really \"gelled\" together at that speed. Tight steering. Nice ride. Nice rear seats that reclined slightly to allow passengers to doze off. Thinking of bidding, but Texas is so far away from me....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728162838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15766991, "authorName": "V8inMK2 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8inmk2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone, welcome to my very first Bring a Trailer Auction. Seems like I'm already a little late to the party, thanks for your kind comments! This thing is definitely not fast in today's standard, but also not slow as long as you let this 16V engine rev a little bit, and 5-speed makes it quite fun to drive, the ride and steering feeling is surprisingly good for a 34 years old family sedan. And I personally think the grill-less front end design aged pretty well. \r\n\r\nFeel free to leave a comment or reach me out if you have any question, I will try my best to response ASAP. Happy bidding!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1728163316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15767312, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice indeed", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728167672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15767481, "authorName": "vw81jetta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw81jetta/", "bidAmount": 300, "content": "$300 bid placed by vw81jetta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728170104, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15768232, "authorName": "mainelover73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainelover73/", "bidAmount": 800, "content": "$800 bid placed by mainelover73", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728182222, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15768378, "authorName": "fabzfabz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fabzfabz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful B3 Passat GL sedan.\r\nAdd some timeless 16\u201d BBS LMs and KW coilover kit, I\u2019m on board.\r\nBest of luck with this exquisite example.\r\n\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea \ud83e\udd19\ud83c\udffc", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728185692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15768424, "authorName": "SVA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ford were doing similar \u2018grill-less\u2019 designs at the time.\r\nNew owner can simply tell people it\u2019s VW\u2019s new EV!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1728186695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15768977, "authorName": "smb127", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smb127/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller very nice gallery for your first BaT sale. This is an excellent little car. My first BaT auction was also a 1990 Passat 5-speed & I still occasionally see it & communicate with the buyer who just adores it. Good luck!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1728219519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15773370, "authorName": "GreasySideDown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greasysidedown/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by GreasySideDown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728267387, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15773371, "authorName": "GreasySideDown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greasysidedown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like I need another one but why not?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1728267417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15773434, "authorName": "H20COOLED", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/h20cooled/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't wait to see what this goes for. I daily drive a 1990 brown B3 sedan in the summers - similar milage to this one. I'll drive the B3 over my mk2s if I'm traveling any distance. It's just that much more comfortable.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1728268978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15773815, "authorName": "Stevevargo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevevargo/", "bidAmount": 1800, "content": "$1,800 bid placed by Stevevargo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728287129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15776552, "authorName": "The_Dude_Abides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_dude_abides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm as smitten by this as any of the 7 figure premium listings here!\r\n\r\nGreat looking car, so 90's, so rad!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1728323104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15779086, "authorName": "V8inMK2 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8inmk2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@smb127 thank you for your kind word, and so nice to see you here! Your B3 listing inspired me to list my car on BaT.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1728331365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15782099, "authorName": "GreasySideDown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greasysidedown/", "bidAmount": 2032, "content": "$2,032 bid placed by GreasySideDown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728343275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15783056, "authorName": "V8inMK2 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8inmk2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728355333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15783077, "authorName": "V8inMK2 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8inmk2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone, just uploaded some fresh walk around and driving video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728355679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15784804, "authorName": "Damoncaravanman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/damoncaravanman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the design of these, amazing they pretty much look like the Audi. I drive our 2012 Passat with the 2.5 5cyl extra extra extra car more than our newer ones. Would love to add this to my classics. Question, did you add the battery cut off? Was that lower grille opening painted black or is that original?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728400994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15790998, "authorName": "V8inMK2 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8inmk2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Damoncaravanman I love the design of the B3 as well, and seems like you will have quite a collection of Passat. So, to answer your question, the battery cut off was added by original owner since the car becomes a garage queen lately. And for the lower grille, the original one broken and I replaced it with the another original grille from VW classic parts with VW and Audi logo on it just like the original one that comes with the car. I uploaded some picture of the tag and logo on the replacement grille along with the side by side comparison of the original one and aftermarket euro one that won't fit the car, the rest two grille will come with the car as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728422346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15793832, "authorName": "UncleJB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclejb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@H20COOLED - Brown B3, MK2's? Andy is that you?!?! :) \r\n\r\nLove this example looks extremely well loved. I let my '92 Passat CL go last year due to lack of space and car ADD. They are not fast, but they are great comfortable cruisers and I feel the design has aged well. Someone is going to be very happy with this little time capsule.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728471958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15794639, "authorName": "H20COOLED", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/h20cooled/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@unclejb It's me. Not a ton of B3 Passats around. A lot of them got chopped.. That's why it's nice to see one in such nice shape listed!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728483750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15795143, "authorName": "UncleJB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclejb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@H20COOLED haha too funny I knew it had to be. Small BaT world. \r\n\r\nI totally agree. Yours and mine were the only two I was really aware of in NE.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728487890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15796379, "authorName": "nmoreno0306", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nmoreno0306/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh wow.....this brings back some memories. I wanted one of these as a kid. A green Passat glx. My cousin had a 91 Jetta gl and she taught me how to drive in that, the dash is very similar", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728494423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15801577, "authorName": "GreasySideDown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greasysidedown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@UncleJB Come around these parts and there are B3's everywhere! They don't get the love I firmly believe they deserve. Makes me smile to see at least \"more than 1\" being offered for sale here. Maybe it's time for them to shine finally?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728511394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15804678, "authorName": "orangensaft", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orangensaft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had a red GL 5-speed very much like this one, Still warmly remembered as a comfortable cruiser that also loved to corner and rev.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1728569752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15811420, "authorName": "Growingupin80s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/growingupin80s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The design language of the front nose is quite unique. With simple oil change it looks like it will do 200,000 miles easily.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728594400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15813128, "authorName": "drshawnphd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drshawnphd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@everyone look up a 1990 Infiniti Q45 and you\u2019ll see a very similar looking front end actually. @seller glws", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1728609212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15813495, "authorName": "Frank1951", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank1951/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by Frank1951", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728614133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15813994, "authorName": "Jairo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jairo/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Jairo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728627552, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15815166, "authorName": "Ash_jam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ash_jam/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by Ash_jam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728658413, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15816512, "authorName": "militarydave35", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/militarydave35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the clutch ever been replaced? (i'm kinda hoping its the original clutch still lol!). I had a 1989 Ford Ranger 5spd who's clutch finally went out in 2019, so it wouldn't be surprising if the owner(s) who knew how to drive a manual didn't actually burn out the clutch. \r\n\r\nAlso, does this have a airbag on the steering wheel? Not sure if 1990+ is when they started adding them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728667723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15819077, "authorName": "V8inMK2 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8inmk2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @militarydave35 based on my knowledge of the history of the car, the clutch should be original, and since Dallas area is pretty flat I don't think that clutch has a hard life, and I didn't notice any sign of clutch slipping during my ownership. The original family owned this car was moved from Germany to US, so I guess I they probably know how to drive manual properly :) \r\n\r\nAnd it doesn't have any airbag, that's why it has automatic seatbelt, since starting from late 1989, car companies in the US were required to fit their passenger cars with a \"passive restraint system\" designed to protect a driver who didn't buckle their seat belt. and automatic seatbelt is a cheaper substitute of the expensive airbags that count as passive restraint system.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728676356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15819166, "authorName": "V8inMK2 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8inmk2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @drshawnphd! And I love the front end design of the pre facelifted first gen Q45 as well, However it seems like has same fate as B3 since the facelifted version added a regular grille.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728676601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15819496, "authorName": "ColoradoCarDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coloradocardude/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by ColoradoCarDude", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728677365, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15820181, "authorName": "Jairo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jairo/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Jairo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728679046, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15821150, "authorName": "Piciaczek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piciaczek/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Piciaczek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728683227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15822829, "authorName": "xencloud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xencloud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ridiculous car. Wish I could afford to buy it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728705681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15823145, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man.... you hardly ever see these \r\n\r\nGLWTA to all and as always:\r\n\"Save the Manuals!\"", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1728730077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15824013, "authorName": "V8inMK2 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8inmk2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning! \r\n\r\nOnly 3 more hours to go, I'm here to answer any final questions before my first ever Bring a Trailer auction closes. Just took the car out for one last Saturday morning Joy ride, it ran great as usual. I already knew I'm going to miss this thing. And of course I took some photos with 90s style, hope the next owner can enjoy it as much as I did!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728744961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15825037, "authorName": "snafuracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snafuracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 16v rare bird Passat! Even rare when new!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1728753392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15825661, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Been quite a while since I saw one of these", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728755930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15825951, "authorName": "Ash_jam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ash_jam/", "bidAmount": 6150, "content": "$6,150 bid placed by Ash_jam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728756972, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15825957, "authorName": "Kris241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kris241/", "bidAmount": 6250, "content": "$6,250 bid placed by Kris241", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728756998, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15825964, "authorName": "Ash_jam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ash_jam/", "bidAmount": 6352, "content": "$6,352 bid placed by Ash_jam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728757019, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15825972, "authorName": "cimoszkom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cimoszkom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice classic VW!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728757040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15825975, "authorName": "Kris241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kris241/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Kris241", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728757047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15825983, "authorName": "Ash_jam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ash_jam/", "bidAmount": 6602, "content": "$6,602 bid placed by Ash_jam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728757071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15826003, "authorName": "Kris241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kris241/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by Kris241", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728757142, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15826005, "authorName": "Ash_jam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ash_jam/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by Ash_jam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728757154, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15826028, "authorName": "Piciaczek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piciaczek/", "bidAmount": 8047, "content": "$8,047 bid placed by Piciaczek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728757233, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15826035, "authorName": "Jive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I figured one this nice would be about triple this price. Wow. It\u2019s being stolen.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728757246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15826047, "authorName": "cimoszkom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cimoszkom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dajesz Passat bedzie twoj!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728757263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15826059, "authorName": "Ash_jam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ash_jam/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by Ash_jam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728757305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15826070, "authorName": "Piciaczek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piciaczek/", "bidAmount": 8547, "content": "$8,547 bid placed by Piciaczek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728757326, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15826082, "authorName": "Ash_jam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ash_jam/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by Ash_jam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728757391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15826102, "authorName": "Piciaczek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piciaczek/", "bidAmount": 9747, "content": "$9,747 bid placed by Piciaczek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728757458, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15826138, "authorName": "cimoszkom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cimoszkom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These were such a cult classic car growing up in Poland", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728757557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15826145, "authorName": "Piciaczek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piciaczek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/12/24 for $9,747 to Piciaczek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728757579, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15826175, "authorName": "V8inMK2 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8inmk2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, never thought there will be such a completive bid war for my B3, Congrats to @Piciaczek! We will get in touch soon! Thank you all for the comments and bids!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728757688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15826211, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well sold ! these are cool cars.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1728757836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15826226, "authorName": "smb127", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smb127/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely bought and sold. Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728757883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15826280, "authorName": "SaabFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's INSANE! Not even a VR6, I am stunned. Well sold!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728758059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15826769, "authorName": "Piciaczek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piciaczek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, This car is a gift to my Father, who owed one exactly like this, VW Passat 2.016v GL - US version with cloth and automatic seatbelts. I am sure the USD 9747,00 spent on this vehicle was worth it, to see my best Dad in the World being happy and surprised. @Ash jam and Kris241 - I wish you guys were busy doing sth. else rather than being present on \"Bring a Trailer\" today :) :) :)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1728759672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15832844, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @Piciaczek\r\nGreat find", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728847143, "type": "comment"}]