Is a 2005 Passat still worth buying?

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VanJoseph
07/29/25 5:19pm
The 2005 Passat is too old, and its condition is relatively poor, so it is not recommended to purchase. The fuel consumption will also be relatively high, and the subsequent maintenance and repairs can be quite troublesome. Relevant details are as follows: 1. The 2005 Passat meets the National IV emission standard. Currently, there is no specific phase-out time for National IV vehicles. If the condition of a National IV vehicle is good, it can still be driven. However, after the implementation of new emission standards, National IV vehicles will be affected. Some cities have started implementing driving restrictions. If the owner is unsure whether their city has driving restrictions, they can check through relevant professional websites. 2. On January 14, 2016, the "Announcement on the Implementation of the Fifth Stage of Motor Vehicle Emission Standards" jointly issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology stated that, based on the upgrade of fuel quality, the National Fifth Stage of Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standards would be implemented in different regions at different times, with the aim of reducing vehicle exhaust emissions.
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