Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.8 20V SE 5d (AC) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought a well-used ex fleet car with 100k on the clock so it was a bargain.
Costs
So far not bad, but I think the previous owners had a knack of breaking interior fitments. Replaced the glovebox, armrest is faulty and rear cupholders too.
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On the road
Driving
Not brilliant around corners, but this car was preceded by a BMW Coupe
Performance
Nippy
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Living with it
Reliability
Good apart from several electric glitches....Hazard light swith faulty, rear wash/wipe dances around
Image
Not quite as trendy as an Audi A4 Avant, but quite possibly the better car!
Comfort
Armchair comfort, though I would not go for the black velour again, it takes any fluff off your clothing and displays it to the world!
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Security and Service
Security
Excellent, although complex
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None whatsoever and it is on about 120000 so far
Other
Hazard light switch stays on solid, rear wash wipe dances all over the place (related faults?) Catalytic converter looks like it is on it's way out already
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