VW Passat Estate 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Paying for VW name.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive main dealer rates and consumables.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very quick for a family car.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Any more speed would mean no licence!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not up to VW standard.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Usual VAG central locking niggles.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Local main dealer very poor attitude.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil leak.

    Other

    Central locking.

    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