Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1.9 S TDI (90ps) 4d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Great value for the money. A good solid car.
Costs
Running costs are cheap at 50+mpg. VW full service is £130.
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On the road
Driving
A nice drive on the open roads, but sways a bit on corners.
Performance
It pulls ok, but it's no VR6.
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Living with it
Reliability
This car has done 114,000 miles and drives like new. FSH is a must - these cars were built to munch miles.
Image
Just another silver Passat, but looks better than any Ford crap.
Comfort
This car was built for comfort. A proper motorway cruiser.
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Security and Service
Security
Just standard VW alarm.
Service
My VW dealer is crap and not helpful at all. They only seem intrested in newer cars. When ever I phone my dealer, it seems like they can't be bothered. My main dealer is in Rotherham.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Rock solid if service is kept up to date. Needs oil changing in between services.
Other
If the battery is going in the key fob, get a new battery a.s.a.p - I didn't and it cost me £38 for a new one. It had lost its memory when the battery was flat.
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