VW Passat Estate 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Basic spec compared with competition but with all the essentials.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Indestructable, 80k and nothing significant for this work horse!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I'd have the same again for this price, no extra comment needed!

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Underpowered especially when loaded up or towing.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A car that can really be hammered at no expense.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Get the right colour and it looks better than the saloon!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent but lacks centre arm rest.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nothing special.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Would like better car other than Polo when in for service, but that's it.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Noisy but reliable.

    Other

    Central locking from interior button does not lock all doors on occasions.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes