VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Better value than equivalent Golf.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hope your ABS module doesn't go, mine did at 90K, ouch!

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Steering feels a bit remote handles OK for big car.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Big car, pulls well from 3000 revs onward.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent up to 92K, steering and ABS needed attention though

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks good and solid inside and out

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Lots of space, ride quality good compromise.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Get a steering lock! Locks can broken easily.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    General servicing OK, parts can be expensive

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    NONE.

    Other

    ABS failed - steering needed replacement parts.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes