Volkswagen Passat Estate (2000 - 2005) 2.5 V6 TDI 5d Tip Auto (2002/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Understated, you have to get inside to see the better features.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think I should have a fat wife and two dogs.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, it's a bit boring after 3+ years.
What are you likely to buy next?
VW Phaeton, Audi A6, BMW 730d, VW Toureg
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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?
May 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Automatic big diesel.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The handling is good as long as everything is maintained (dampers, joints, alignment etc..) and the tyres are good quality. It's not great over bumpy roads with 16" wheels, and most roads in the UK are now too bumpy.
What's it like to park?
Very easy as it is boxy and has rear parking sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Front suspension is an octopus of linkages to eliminate torque steer and can be expensive to replace all of the arms and joints. Plenum chamber drains block flooding the brake servo and can leak into the cabin through pollen filter and soak under the floor insulation ruining the electronics stored there. Vacuum systems under the bonnet are a bit Heath-Robinson and prone to cause problems with EGR, Turbo actuation etc...
What's most practical about your car?
The estate is practical, and well appointed but with understated looks.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
MFD built-in sat nav.
