VW Passat Estate 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Holds value really well.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Spares from Euro car parts etc are cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good, but not brilliant.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    TDi engine is superb. 55mpg and 110mph

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    New exhaust, rear wheel bearings and dampers in 140k miles.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Who cares?

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never notice any problems, so it must be ok.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Mine was broken into quite easily - stereo taken.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Perfect - uses no oil or water after 140k miles and does not drip.

    Other

    Starter motor just starting to complain.

    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