VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Keep away from franchised dealers, I've been ripped off. I've found 5 burn marks and after I had the steering checked and ajusted, it pulls to the left.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Parts average, but labour £50 an hour.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Poor steering round town.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for a diesel had 60 mph, but in winter, round town 30 mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good, but had water flood. This happens due to rubber pipe under battery blocking this. Is hard to locate, can happen any time.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ford dealer called it a tank, drives a bit like one down country lanes.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hard seats, kids hate the back seat on long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Been broken into twice £250 1st time. Had to take it back 3 times. £237, 2nd time. The alarm didn't go off.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Parts missing from door handle and internals not put back correctly.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Steering.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No