Volkswagen Passat Saloon (1996 - 2001) 1.9 SE TDI (110ps) 4d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Probably that im built for Comfort over speed.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Friends and family love it, neighbours are impressed, when I was selling my Audi people kept making me offers on my Passat!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, its the most reliable comfortable car i have ever driven.
What are you likely to buy next?
2002 Passat (or the new passat CC if I ever have the money)
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,995
When did you buy the car?
November 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, the car is immaculate and had only one previous owner, I got it cheap because the owner was moving to Australia.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
My 1996 Vectra exploded
What was the dealer like?
N/A
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very comfortable, accelerates quickly and smoothly. Suffers a little on country roads but an all round comfy ride.
What's it like to park?
bad rear visibility but no real problems if your used to driving something big.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The drivers side door bolt broke (£80 from dealer to put right or £12 kit from ebay) Nothing else.
What's most practical about your car?
Massive boot space despite being a saloon, Very comfortable and perfect for cruising on motorways.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Climate control, bang it on 18 in the summer or pump it up to 29 in the winter.
