Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 CL 5d (94) (1994/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent and well worth its rating at Honest John's etc.
Costs
Predictable and not bad if you avoid VW dealers.
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On the road
Driving
Steady ride and cornering, light steering, good visibility for parking.
Performance
Good burn for such a large car: 2 litre petrol version really guns when you want it to.
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Living with it
Reliability
165,000 miles and it keeps on going! Zero rust despite outdoor parking.
Image
Bland, solid, but not particuarly dated for a 10 year old car.
Comfort
Nice firm seats, good rear legroom, lots of storage (the reason I bought it - I'm a landlord so I use it as portable DIY shed and furniture mover).
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Security and Service
Security
Thatcham security alarm conked out after seven years haven't bothered to repair it.
Service
VW dealers are OK, but I find them expensive, as are VW-supplied parts. Use a good independent: they tend to like this model.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None, just standard belt changes.
Other
ABS sensors needed replacing after 8 years.
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