Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2005 - 2010) 2.0 Sport TDI 4d (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Need a practical and comfortable car for work and family
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Not fussed
Would you buy this car again and why?
No because I found it a bit bland and boring to drive
What are you likely to buy next?
Skoda vRS estate TDI (170bhp) DSG
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Buying experience
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?
October 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Liked the look of the new shape Passat. Company car.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great on motorways load of torque for overtaking etc. OK on the back roads. Bit of understeer. It's a big car
What's it like to park?
Pig to park. Big car and the front end an rear end fall away so you don't know how close you are to objects front or rear.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Windscreen wiper electronics packed up and had to be replaced at 20k miles. Turbo charger failed at 70k miles Annoying misfire at speed and under load
What's most practical about your car?
Massive boot
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Push button parking brake which automatically releases when you move off in 1st gear.
