VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Holds it's value well.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good mpg is offset by high parts and servicing costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Wallows through corners, lifeless steering around the centre position but it grips well and the brakes are good.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not brilliant from a standing start, in gear acceleration is good.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not as good as the adverts suggest.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still looks stylish.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Engine and wind noise intrusive, ride is not so good, difficult to get comfortable when driving. Terrible demist courtesy of Climatronic.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Apparently very difficult to get into.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor. They frequently lose parts that they have ordered.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Problems with electric mirrors, track rod ends, power steering pump, binding rear brakes, water leak.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes