VW Passat Saloon 2000-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Worse depreciation than expected.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Smooth, quiet, quick & economical.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Diesel & auto but still surprisingly quick.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    2 water pumps & 1 turbo replaced

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Understated but quite classy

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    As good as any.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems fine, no problems.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Poor. Multiple visits for some minor faults.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    2 water pumps, 1 turbo, repeated engine management warning light fault.

    Other

    Buzzing headlining - 4 visits to remedy.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes