Volkswagen Passat Estate CL TDI 5d (2002/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Holds value really well.
Costs
Spares from Euro car parts etc are cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Good, but not brilliant.
Performance
TDi engine is superb. 55mpg and 110mph
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Living with it
Reliability
New exhaust, rear wheel bearings and dampers in 140k miles.
Image
Who cares?
Comfort
Never notice any problems, so it must be ok.
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Security and Service
Security
Mine was broken into quite easily - stereo taken.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Perfect - uses no oil or water after 140k miles and does not drip.
Other
Starter motor just starting to complain.
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