Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.8 20V SE 5d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A lot of car for your money if buying second hand £18,000 new, we paid just over £4,000.
Costs
Parts are a fortune. We had to purchase a catalyst for £400.
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On the road
Driving
Like driving in your own armchair. Very had to park due to its long cabin length.
Performance
Sluggish in low gears. Put it 5th gear on motorway and it goes like a rocket.
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Living with it
Reliability
Excellent. Turn it over, starts first time. The Germans know about engineering.
Image
The car we bought is metallic black. Everybody comments at what a stunning car it looks.
Comfort
If you have never had full climatronic, not air conditioning, there is a differnce - you don't know what your missng - summer time cool as a fridge, winter warm as toast.
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Security and Service
Security
Very good. Anti-hijack button plays up on passenger side front door.
Service
Good but expensive.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Central locking a lot of problems - Anti-hijack button.
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