VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Slightly more expensive than similar cars but repairs cost a small fortune.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Too expensive to repair.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good driving position with lots of adjustment to suit all sizes.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Engine needs lots of encouragement, slow off the mark but ok later.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Nothing but trouble, glad to be rid of it.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never really considered image.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    About the same as other cars of the same year.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good service from dealer but costly, cam belt change, £350.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Rocker cover needed replacing.

    Other

    Brakes always going wrong, mirrors stop working, demister stopped one day, cost £600 to fix! Internal lighting.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes