VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value for money, solid and built to last.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    50+ mpg, reasonable service costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good driving position, excellent on long journeys.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Wouldn't fancy a 90bhp model. 110 is just about enough for the size of the car. Turbo picks up quite well.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    145k miles and going as well as the day I bought it. Done nothing except service, change tyres and fill with diesel.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still a nice looking car 6 years on. Blue dash lights make it look more up-to-date than some competition.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No issues with driving position or seats. Never sat in the back, but had no complaints.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It hasn't walked yet so must be ok?!?

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the best out there, but certainly not the worst.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems at all. Still original turbo (145k miles).

    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