Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1.8T 20V Sport 4d (AC) (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Fully loaded cockpit and all computer controlled engine.
Costs
Fair to average for servicing.
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On the road
Driving
Handles very well for a heavy car, have mine lowered and 17"" oz rimms give solid cornering.
Performance
Quick but not rapid, it's a heavy car, could do with another 50bhp, 80torqe, re-map the ECU for £200ish and you will have this extra speed.
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Living with it
Reliability
what can I say, its a V dub.
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top results from tellies 'top gear'. They said you still have some class outside the 'beemer boys' catagory
Comfort
Seats a bit hard but huge inside and easy to drive.
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Security and Service
Security
Standard VW keychip immobilizer, difficult to nick without the key!
Service
VW garage will always give good advise but I use a VW acclaimed mechanic, much cheaper
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Slight taphead rattle on throttle, down to hydrolic taps, slick 50 is the answer! Watch out for the throttle housing ECU sensor/sender, seriously reduces reaction, excelleration and causes intermittent faults around the engine! Change it for about £300.
Other
Generally a good car, poor mans audi, they are identical specs except for the shell and brakes. My car has more luxury extras than audi too!
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