Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1.8 20V SE 4d Auto (AC) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value, especially compared to the identical A4.
Costs
Very reasonable servicing, apart from expensive cambelt replacement.
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On the road
Driving
Not the most exciting car to drive, but for a family saloon you wouldn't expect it.
Performance
Not as powerful as you would expect. The 1.8T is a better option.
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Living with it
Reliability
Having done over 70,000 miles in two years in the car, I was VERY impressed by the reliabilty of it.
Image
Excellent. Typical VW.
Comfort
Very good seating position, with endless adjustments. Steering wheel feels to big, though.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems.
Service
Excellent VW service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Nothing other than a noisy, dry fan belt.
Other
After 70,000 miles, nothing to mention!
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