Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2005 - 2010) 2.0 Sport TDI DPF 4d (2007/07) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Nothing

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

They think it is a good car, I am doing my best to convince them otherwise.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Would never buy a VW again. Offered £3250 in P/E after 5 years. £14k depreciation. Told it was a fair price given the poor reputation of this model.

What are you likely to buy next?

Any car but a VW. My previous car was a Peugeot, 14 years old and 192K miles with no problems. No engine, clutch,electrical or other faults.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£17,000

When did you buy the car?

October 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

As expected.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

VW quality reputation ( not justified ).

What was the dealer like?

Helpful

What's it like to drive?

Fine

What's it like to park?

Like any car.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Injectors and wiring harness replaced. Rear caliper and parking brake motor replaced after pad change and brake seized. Clutch master cylinder & slave cylinder replaced as well as clutch and flywheel. Passenger front side door lock changed. Passenger rear side window winder motor changed.

What's most practical about your car?

Can't think of any.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

None