VW Passat Estate 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Paid quite a premium for an estate, but you get a good spec, performance and plenty of space.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    An excellent drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    very capable, though you need to hammer it a bit to make it feel like a real performance car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A few niggles when first purchased but excellent since.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    My car in black without alloys looks like a hearse. look great in silver or similar with vw alloys.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent, the best I've driven.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No issues.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Problems at every visit to main dealer. Found local specialist more knowledgeable.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil leak, some fuel consumption problems.

    Other

    Climate control fault indication gave me a fright (dealer wanting £600) but repaired faulty fan myself.

    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