Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2000 - 2005) 1.9 Highline TDI (130ps) 4d (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not a lot as it is over 10 years old but I don't mind as long as I am comfortable in driving it.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes when this breaks down however I don't think that will happen especially for 5-6 years.

What are you likely to buy next?

The same one or a 2012 VW Passat 2.0tdi the SE Spec with DAB and auto lights.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,200

When did you buy the car?

June 2015

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes had 68000 miles on the clock came with Highline spec,leather seats,cruise control but that can cost a lot the car looked good and came with full service history had 4 owners though.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Friends recommended it powerful tdi pd engine when test drove my friends 53 plate passat.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly was a women owner didn't pressurise you in buying the car and came down on the price from £4250 to £4000.

What's it like to drive?

Very good car has plenty of power would recommend going for the 130bhp instead of the 100 which is not so good as I have test drove one with 100bhp also very comfortable and quiet you shouldn't believe what people say about diesels very quiet when the car is fully warm only a bit loud when first starting the car up and that lasts only for 8-9 Minutes,school run is very good huge room in the back and the boot to store all the kids bags and my golf bag.

What's it like to park?

Amazing with the rear parking sensors that are very good compared to old ones and amazed by the fact that a 10 year old car with parking sensors still works as my wife's 08 Audi A4 parking sensors have stopped working.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes had leaking oil but was a quick fix and turbo pipe clip came loose took it into VW had it fixed,apart from that not a lot I think the turbo pipe clip had came loose because I was driving it very quick doing speeds at 110mph for 3-4 miles.

What's most practical about your car?

The 1.9TDI PD Engine with the 130BHP very quick indeed pulls like a train even with the car full,car does not even struggle also the blue speedometer when lights are on looks very good.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Heated seats-very good especially on a cold day with temperatures at -2,-3 heats up very quick however have been told can cause tear in the seats so I only put them on once in a blue moon,and the 6 disc cd changer and the smooth gear change especially on the motorway changing into 5th.