Volkswagen Passat Estate (2005 - 2011) 2.0 Sport TDI 5d DSG (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never. And based on the reponse to my problems from VW Customer Care I will not be buying a VW at all
What are you likely to buy next?
A diesel estate similar to the Passat but from a manufacturer with a proven track record in providing proper customer service.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£24,000
When did you buy the car?
June 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Private 4 year lease
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I owned the previous version and it never let me down
What was the dealer like?
Good experience
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Excellent.
What's it like to park?
Good. I wish I had opted to include the parking sensors though as the privacy glass makes it a bit difficult to park at night.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Lots! Turbo pipe has split 4 times. The turbo has been replaced before 19000 miles. Front and rear wheel bearings have been replaced at 15000 and 19000 respectively. 3 recalls. All this before it's 1st service. The car is personal and has therefore been treated with care so there is no excuse for it spending so much time at the VW dealership. VW Customer Care team seem to care less.
What's most practical about your car?
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
DSG Gearbox is a treat as is the 2 litre TDI engine. Very responsive.
