Other Volkswagen Passat (2005 - 2011) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Mr safe company rep who couldnt get an Audi or BMW

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

    they all seem very impressed but soon forgotten

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    i would have another one if i had to but never like to have the same car twice

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Passat CC, Golf GTD, Seat Exeo ST, Mazda 6, Insignia estate...cant make my mind up?

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    leased

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    best offer at the time for leasing over 2 years doing 40k a year.

    What was the dealer like?

    when i picked the car up they were very professional and gave a good impression as i've never had anything to do with a main dealer before

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    does everything well, low down torque is great but runs out of puff higher up the rev range but sitting on a motor way all day is a breeze

    What's it like to park?

    never sure where the end of the bonnet is and again not having a saloon before and no sensors havent a clue where the boot ends, always end up sticking out miles in a parking space.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    small problem with a link pipe to do with the immisions filter but didnt effect the car, all sorted out under warranty.

    What's most practical about your car?

    good cabin space and comfy to drive long distances, also this is my first saloon and impressed with the boot space.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    auto hold brake takes a bit of getting used to but really miss it when i drive other cars now