Volkswagen Passat Estate (2011 - 2014) 2.0 TDI Bluemotion Tech SE 5d (2011/11) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Hopefully nobody I know judges me by my car...
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nice although slightly dull.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not a chance - reliability is not what I expected, left me talking to the AA technician three times in two years, no thanks!
What are you likely to buy next?
Audi A6 or Outlander PHEV.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£23,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Company car so don't know.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Company car.
What was the dealer like?
Dealer has always been very helpful, courteous and professional. Very impressed Wi them (Crewe VW).
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Quick enough, cruises well although mpg drops off a cliff over 70, comfortable, quiet.
What's it like to park?
Not as difficult as you'd think for such a big car, it's pretty easy to judge although my wife has her head in her hands every time I turn in to a space. The turning circle is excellent for a big car.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Oh dear... Frankly I expected more from a VW... Two really annoying rattles that just won't go away, boot opening mechanism replaced twice because it's made with cheap plastic parts, clutch slave cylinder totalled the whole clutch, screws working loose and it just eats tyres for breakfast, 9000 miles on set of front tyres if I'm lucky. Just glad I don't have to pay for them!
What's most practical about your car?
The boot is just huge, swallows everything you can throw at it. Seats comfortable and will cruise forever.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Hill hold every time, never have to think about a hill start again, especially with the caravan, brilliant!
