Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.9 Sport TDI 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Overpriced but hopefully the residual value will be ok.
Costs
Easy to get 50+mpg, but servicing is pricey.
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On the road
Driving
The 'Sport' does not make it sporty but still pretty decent.
Performance
Loads of torque when you need it for overtaking.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not broken down on me yet. Electrics are dubious.
Image
Pretty good. Everybody else thinks it must be reliable.
Comfort
No complaints from the family on comfort.
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Security and Service
Security
As far as I know, it has never been tested and hopefully never will.
Service
A week in the garage to fix the alarm and four visits to fix the wiper motor.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Alarm sensor burnt out, rear wiper motor died, LCD dash panel died and front wipers are terrible.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes