VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great value for size & type, should hold its value well.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    £1008 to fix new cam belt etc - please check yours!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Easy.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Otherwise reliable.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    recalled due to a fault in manufacturing, but the VW main dealer fixed it at no cost

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nice looking car

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good for long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not checked, but never had a problem.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good but expensive at main dealers to get fixed

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cam belt went.

    Other

    Just usual stuff, radiator, battery, due to age.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes