Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.9 SE TDI (110ps) 5d (AC) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value for money.
Costs
Parts are expensive if things go wrong. 48mpg average consumption.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent road holding, comfortable controls, powerful brakes.
Performance
Seems low on power, it could be due to a fault.
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Living with it
Reliability
Watch out for: water hose rubbed on oil filter bracket and leaked, obtain VW modifed hose to prevent problem.
Image
Looks great when clean!
Comfort
Driver's seat saggy due to high mileage (160k) miles.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems.
Service
Mostly DIYer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
After 160k miles, a few items worn out requiring replacements in the climate control system. Watch out for split CV gaters.
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