Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2005 - 2010) 2.0 S TDI 4d (2007/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
mr family man, trying for the economical sensible motoring.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
boring
Would you buy this car again and why?
no, as the economy is not as good as the older model passat
What are you likely to buy next?
definately another VW the build quality is 2nd to none, but the economy of a TDi Bora, which unfortunately VW ditched in 2005 would be nice.
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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?
£0
When did you buy the car?
January 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
yes a bit below book
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
TDi for economy, very dissapointed.
What was the dealer like?
fine
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fine for general motoring, don't try sporty driving on country roads, it understeers tremendously.
What's it like to park?
not to bad at all if you're used to the size.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Dont be fooled by the high mpg figures on this vehicle, it does 37 mpg all round, be warned! diesel is not cheap.
What's most practical about your car?
big interior loads of space
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
handy cruise control, up and down 5mph at the flick of a lever, much better than the old 'full on' until you hit one of the pedals.
