VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought for 6k with 40k miles on clock and FSH.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not brilliant on fuel, don't believe those who say the turbo does better on fuel than non turbo - I owned both, not true!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good for a big car, just a little detatched, hence not 5.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Smooth & quick, excellent midrange acceleration and overtaking. Awesome range in 3rd gear up to red line.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No probs in 10 months, apart from slight ticking first 1/2 mile from cold.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Safe bet of a German saloon, but does exude class, if not exactly a wild choice!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can be upset by pot holes but overall good.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dunno, seems to have additional alarm fitted but it ""feels"" secure.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Non franchise service from Houldcrofts, excellent from sales to service!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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