Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.8T 20V Sport 5d (AC) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Better buy than Audi A4, with much more space.
Costs
Just routine. Nothing wrong (apart from central lock).
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On the road
Driving
Quiet cruiser. Although good grip, sport suspension wallows.
Performance
Very drivable smooth engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
Central locks itself (and alarm goes off). Occasional windscreen leak. Air con starting to fade.
Image
Smart and purposeful but not flashy or causes envy. Love the blue speedo lights.
Comfort
Seats in Sport do not support us. SE seats are better for small people. No rattles even at 80K mls.
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Security and Service
Security
BBC watchdog highlighted security flaw. Lucky so far.
Service
VW agent changed cambelt but water pump bolts later came loose.
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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