VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Overall very good, but with a few foibles.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Potentially expensive (bodywork).

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good if worked. Safe and sure.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can be made to go if required, but no sparkler.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Doesn't shout about image, understated.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, but seats a bit hard.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Votex immobiliser etc, good.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Absolutely diabolical. So much so, I'm now buying something else and will never buy another VW!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Body rust; responsibility completely denied by VW. Centre caps of alloys have fallen off.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No