Volkswagen Passat Estate (1997 - 2001) 1.9 S TDI (110ps) 5d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
No longer a boy racer
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Solid and reliable. Good quality
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - Too much money spent on suspension joints and brake discs.
What are you likely to buy next?
Toyota Rav 4 (diesel)
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£15,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2000
Did you get a good deal and why?
Average deal
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Demonstator
What was the dealer like?
Smug like all VW dealers seem to be
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Relaxing, little gear changing required Good visibility Handles well for a heavy car. Engine still starts first time after 210,000 miles
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Vacuum pump on turbo system. Front suspension joints have very little life - Very poor design. Front brake discs do not last long. Wipers front and back
What's most practical about your car?
Good size Very good fuel ecomony (50 MPG) Reliable. The engine is the best feature of this car hardly troubled after over 200,000 miles
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