Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2000 - 2005) 1.9 Highline TDI (130ps) 4d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I like my comfort and like a car to look good as well as be economical.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it. Was a big step up from old vauxhall corsa.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, mostly from comfort point of view.
What are you likely to buy next?
Not sure, something similar.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Probably could have got it cheaper.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
General appearance, performance, equipment.
What was the dealer like?
Helpful when it came to buying the car but slow to give a direct answer when pushed as to whether the cam belt had been changed. All they would say was that it had been serviced correctly. Really had to push to get them to change cambelt.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Comfortable over long distances, good acceleration 0-60 < 10sec good caravan tower never had any handling problems but then don't tend to push it too hard. EPS helpful in wet.
What's it like to park?
Pretty good.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No major problems odd electrical faults like reporting worn brake pads when they are OK.
What's most practical about your car?
Economy: 50+ mpg passenger comfort Size of boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Air con entertainment system radio/casette/multi-cd.
