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Model Year: 1998

Make: Volkswagen

Model: Passat Wagon

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  • Automatic 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Premium Gasoline, TurboCharger, CLKUP
  • Manual 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Premium Gasoline, TurboCharger
  • Automatic 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.9 L, Diesel, TurboCharger, CLKUP
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