Volkswagen Passat Estate (2000 - 2005) 1.9 SE TDI (130ps) 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I honestly could not give a monkeys
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
see above
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - I don't think the premium that you pay for VW is worth it anymore in the way that it once was
What are you likely to buy next?
Something Japanese
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,500
When did you buy the car?
March 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not exactly a bargain - but you expect as much with a VW
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Satisfactory
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Feels heavy through the bends - built for the motorway, thats where its good. All in all not a patch on a mondeo.
What's it like to park?
Its not a small car - so can be tricky.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Quite a bit of expense - Gearbox rebuild, new clutch and dual mass fly wheel, various belt tensioners, and a new rad fan which caused a breakdown. consistantly an expensive car to run.
What's most practical about your car?
Huge boot
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
CD multichanger
