Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1.8 20V Sport 4d (AC) (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Overall very good, but with a few foibles.
Costs
Potentially expensive (bodywork).
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On the road
Driving
Good if worked. Safe and sure.
Performance
Can be made to go if required, but no sparkler.
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Living with it
Reliability
Good.
Image
Doesn't shout about image, understated.
Comfort
Good, but seats a bit hard.
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Security and Service
Security
Votex immobiliser etc, good.
Service
Absolutely diabolical. So much so, I'm now buying something else and will never buy another VW!
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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