VW Passat Estate 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Better buy than Audi A4, with much more space.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Just routine. Nothing wrong (apart from central lock).

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quiet cruiser. Although good grip, sport suspension wallows.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very drivable smooth engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Central locks itself (and alarm goes off). Occasional windscreen leak. Air con starting to fade.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Smart and purposeful but not flashy or causes envy. Love the blue speedo lights.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats in Sport do not support us. SE seats are better for small people. No rattles even at 80K mls.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    BBC watchdog highlighted security flaw. Lucky so far.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    VW agent changed cambelt but water pump bolts later came loose.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Nothing wrong in 20K miles.

    Other

    Stuffy. Hate the black interior. No rear door pockets. Needs a sunroof.

    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