Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2000 - 2005) 1.9 Highline TDI (130ps) 4d Tip Auto (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
not a lot - its a passat.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
does not really get noticed.
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes if I wanted a motorway cruiser. Does 45mpg which I think is ok but not fantastic.
What are you likely to buy next?
BMW
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,700
When did you buy the car?
January 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Ok
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Auto/Tdi combo & motorway cruising
What was the dealer like?
ok
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Pretty good for a big car, the auto box saps a bit of the power and round corners its no greyhound but on the motorway its superb. Very solid and comfortable.
What's it like to park?
easy with the rear PDC.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing wrong as yet - went much better and used less fuel after a service.
What's most practical about your car?
Auto box & Tdi make great motorway cruising.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise Control