Volkswagen Passat Estate (2005 - 2011) 2.0 SE TDI 5d (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

quality, value for money and practical

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Impressed, particularly those who have driven it

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes; although part of the premium I paid was to have a car that won't fall to bits after 3 years. I want to hang onto this one for a while yet!

What are you likely to buy next?

Another one. Eventually!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

October 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

An okay deal; I made my offer and waited for 2 months for the book price to drop and match it!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Big load space and a quality build

What was the dealer like?

Very poor. Didn't know stock and made buying a pain; wasn't interested in giving me information (eg size of loadspace). I had to buy this car with some persistence!

What's it like to drive?

very agile; good in pciking up pace; stopping and going 'round corners!

What's it like to park?

great. big mirrors and lots of glass make parking easy

Have you had any problems with the car?

Fuel pump recall. The pains have been the electronic handbrake (rarely works without a fault in cold weather) and getting a tow bar fitted (odd power system means everyone is frightened of the wiring; including the dealership)

What's most practical about your car?

Cruise control has been welcome, loadspace great, very agile; good in pciking up pace; stopping and going 'round corners!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Cruise control