VW Passat Estate 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A rebadged Audi... I know I moved down from an Audi to the Passat.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I'm getting better fuel economy from the 1.8T than from the Audi 1.8.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Safe, solid and sticks to the road.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very fast acceleration, especially over 50mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A few niggles, mainly electrcal, but nothing major.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok if you're lugging Sea Scouts around... otherwise a poor cousin to the Audi.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sports seats hold you well when cornering.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Who'd nick a metallic yellow estate?

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not too expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Electrical, windows and central locking.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes