Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2000 - 2005) 1.9 Sport TDI 4d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nice car. Good image for the class (i.e. family car) it's in.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Most definately. Roomy, classy, good to drive, and robust enough to deal with family life.
What are you likely to buy next?
Most probably a new Passat.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£20,000
When did you buy the car?
July 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
We paid just under sticker and got a few extras thrown in.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
We had one previously and were impressed. We also looked at a BMW 3 series but for the money the kit and, more importantly, space, were down.
What was the dealer like?
Very good.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Good. Quick. Like the feel when it surges forward and you get pushed back.
What's it like to park?
Ok. Parked easier cars, but then they were more like Corsas.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The only thing is the boot lid can sometime be heavy to lift. Other than that, not a thing.
What's most practical about your car?
Large boot, rear leg room.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Climate control, heated seats, CD changer.
