VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive, but well built.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Much cheaper to service than my Ford Maverick.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Quiet and smooth.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Plus excellent economy - averaged 40+mpg.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No hiccups over 30,000 miles.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Staid.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    As good as most.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Seems good.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Tried 3 main dealers - 1 good, 2 indifferent.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Light knocking on first startup of the day (unresolved).

    Other

    Radio reception - intermittent fault. Track rod recall.

    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