VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Great economy but pricey servicing and parts.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Woolly handling with body roll, good for the motorway.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Needs more than 90bhp but cruises OK.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Minor quibbles, but generally good.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Solid looks and build.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poorly shaped seats, bad for long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dodgy central locking apparently common on A4/Passat.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealer (Gilders) seem good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Radiator leak.

    Other

    Dodgy central locking, intermittent air conditioning, brake discs.

    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