VW Passat Estate 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Company lease car.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not a cheap model.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good handling.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent considering it's a diesel.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No end of problems - Coil light flashing put into emergency mode, no throttle on many (10+) occasions, 3 x new ECUs, 3 x new brake sensors, replacement seat, rain sensor packed up, knocking noise on cornering, rear washer packed up and leaked twice etc.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Conservative, family car.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats could be more comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No issues.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Couldn't solve the problems, sent it back to the lease company.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine control unit, but no issues with mechanics.

    Other

    Loads: trim, seats, washer system, brake sensors, throttle assembly.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No