Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.9 Sport TDI 5d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought in Belgium for export to France - no discount.
Costs
Not too bad, but surprised it needed new fronts at 33,000km.
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On the road
Driving
Pretty good - fluent handling, but a bit gruff at low speeds.
Performance
Excellent, particularly in view of the economy (I average 6.3/100).
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Living with it
Reliability
Perfect (except when I left the cool box plugged in all night...)
Image
Don't really give a $#*@, but I'm not ashamed to be seen in it.
Comfort
Very good, though passengers sometimes find the back a bit airless.
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Security and Service
Security
Hairtrigger alarm is a pain in the ass.
Service
Average: Rawson's Tonbridge ok.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Windscreen washers keep clogging up.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No