Volkswagen Passat Estate (2000 - 2005) 1.9 SE TDI (100ps) 5d (2003/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

We joke about it being a hearse.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

alright but a bit boring

Would you buy this car again and why?

no I won't buy a car from a manufacturer who dismisses customer's opinions without making further enquiries or taking on board real worries

What are you likely to buy next?

Renault Megane (no longer need an estate and safety is prime importance)

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£14,000

When did you buy the car?

January 2003

Did you get a good deal and why?

well enough pleased

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

needed a sturdy estate

What was the dealer like?

alright

What's it like to drive?

Not too good at fast acceleration but keeps speed and MPG well

What's it like to park?

I'm great at parking so this is not much of a question!

Have you had any problems with the car?

Alternator clutch pulley collapsed so powered steering disappeared. Could have been a serious accident had it happened 5min later in rush hour traffic. £500+ bill. VW not interested even in asking why it happened in a 3.5yr old car. Garage says it's a known phenomen(??????) in VW cars. Who else has ahd this problem? Is that why VW didn't need to ask about it and were extremely dismissive, in fact didn't want to know?

What's most practical about your car?

a work horse

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

all rounder