Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1.8 20V Sport 4d Auto (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
2nd hand bargains at the moment at low mileage.
Costs
High fuel consumption (31.8mpg motorway commute), track rod ends at 60k, also tyre and brake wear.
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On the road
Driving
Easy and smooth ride. Sport interior nice and comfy.
Performance
Excellent acceleration on motorway (60mph +)
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Living with it
Reliability
See comment on track rod end wear, also faulty temp sensor.
Image
Blends in, you don't look bad nor cool either.
Comfort
Versatile too, although split rear seat is 60/40, larger half on drivers side. Not ideal for long loads (think Ikea).
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Security and Service
Security
No problems and not a target for theft so far.
Service
Disappointing dealer service. High cost and don't stock the parts needed for faults booked in for (temp sensor & track rod ends).
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Temp sensor failure. One replaced but fault not cured.
Other
Excessive wear to track rod ends (need replacing at 60k)
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes