Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.8 GL 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Some VW parts expensive - fortunately, few needed.
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Living with it
Reliability
Faultless in over 100,000 miles of use.
Comfort
Excellent on long journeys and with full load.
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Security and Service
Service
Mixed - one garage poor, another excellent.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil leak, rising consumption (NB: now at 211,000 miles).
Other
Door handles/locks awkwardly stiff.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes