VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Superb Audi quality for much less cost.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Servicing reasonable. Fuel consumption average.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sumptuous cruiser. Struggles on the twisty stuff, though.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Punchy turbocharged engine. Refined at speed.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Some rattles and warranty work needed - 70,000 miles in 18 months though.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Much higher perceived image than the usual Mondeo/Vectra rivals.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Armchair comfort - great motorway cruiser.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never been broken into.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    VW need to learn from the likes of Audi and BMW in this area.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Faulty throttle sensor at 50,000 miles.

    Other

    Rattly trim, boot struts replaced at 40,000 miles.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No