The VW Passat B3: One of the Most Striking and Unusual Cars in Volkswagen's History. It became a legend in the used car market thanks to its robust body, but what was it like in the late 1980s? How did it compare to its competitors? We delve into old German and British magazines, exploring episodes of automotive history from the eighties and nineties.
00:00 • Beginning of the Story: B1 and B2
01:28 • Volkswagen Passat B3 - Revolution
12:03 • Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8 - First Test
19:03 • Volkswagen Passat B3 vs Competitors: Audi 80, FIAT Croma, Mitsubishi Galant
28:22 • Mercedes-Benz W201 vs VW Passat B3
32:39 • VW Passat GT 16v
34:16 • Volkswagen Passat GT in the UK
39:03 • Base Volkswagen Passat B3 1.6
40:59 • Turbodiesel: Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TD
42:41 • Atmospheric Diesel 1.9
43:41 • VW Passat G60 Syncro
47:25 • VW Passat CL vs Competitors: Opel Vectra, Ford Sierra, Audi 80
57:09 • Sales Statistics for the Year 1989
57:46 • Endurance Test of Volkswagen Passat Variant covering 100 thousand kilometers
1:05:57 • Volkswagen Passat VR6
1:10:15 • The Final Battle: Ford Mondeo and Opel Vectra vs Volkswagen Passat 2.0i CL in 1993
1:13:00 • Volkswagen Passat B3 as a Used Car
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