Volkswagen Passat Estate (2011 - 2014) 2.0 TDI Bluemotion Tech Highline 5d DSG (2013/13) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical, appreciates good engineering. Relaxed.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Always receives envious looks, especially when it's clean.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Would buy another in a flash. The car I've always looked for, but could never afford 'til later life.
What are you likely to buy next?
VW Passat. I'm smitten!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
March 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Motability Car so no deal involved.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed load capacity for mobility scooter, power to tow caravan and decent economy.
What was the dealer like?
Very pleasant handover experience.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Effortless. One of those cars you just want to drive all the time. Loads of power for towing caravan, irons out most potholes in road. Feels very stable in crosswinds.
What's it like to park?
Still getting used to it size wise, although parking sensors front and back do help a lot.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Only had it 3 months but no issues so far.
What's most practical about your car?
Got to be the load space. Just swallows up anything you throw at it.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Love the DSG box. I have driven exclusively autos for the last 40+ years, changing cars every 3 years, and have never experienced such a fast changing and intelligent gearbox. DAB radio is also great.
