VW Passat Estate 1997-

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  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Smooth and quite refined. Feels like a quality machine. Good ride, but a bit stodgy on corners. Nice gearchange.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cruises effortlessly. Reponsive low in rev band, but has to be worked at higher revs when engine can sound a little harsh.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Virtually nothing to do in 35,000 miles (has done 45,000).

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A quality car, but sensible rather than anything else.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Decent seats, though a little short in front squab and not nearly grippy enough on body - made for fat Germans?

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes