VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Brilliant!!! Got mine for £5.5k, with leather interior etc. I settled for the auto due to Good value and low miles

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Again, excellent running costs apart from scary parts! Use independent specialist places. I do and save £££'s on servicing and other stuff.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Handles very well for a car of its size. A joy to drive.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not the fastest car in the world, however is good for diesel of it's size. Very smooth and confident

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What can I say, it's a VW! :o) I really love the car.

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    5 out of 5 5.0

    Now superceded by new Passat, but I still love it and feel like chairman of the board when driving it.The wife loves it too, more than I do in fact.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Impressive size inside, masses of headroom which is good for a driver of 6ft2in!! Did the occasional drive from Glasgow to Birmingham without the usual dead leg / pins and needles. Air con etc good on long drive. Kids got loads of room in the back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good Std system. Car was vandalised recently, the wee bgrs hit the windscreen x 4 and tried their best, but didnt get in or do any lasting damage.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    VW good when you ask for help, although costs arm and leg

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Again, nothing apart from vandalised glass etc.

    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