VW Passat Estate 2000-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good - plenty of equipment for £14,000.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    High service costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable, but a little noisy.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fine, but not thrilling.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Okay-ish. New clutch required after 1,000 miles, problems with electrics on doors and windows.

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    4 out of 5 4.0

    Poor man's A4, but better than the rest.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good. Plenty of room for kids, dog and luggage.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not tested so far...

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    They never did cure the boot electrical problem. I gave up in the end.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Heavy tyre wear.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes