VW Passat Estate 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Overall a very reliable car, with lots of miles under its belt.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only had to pay money for locks which have been a problem.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Trundles along very well towing a 14 foot caravan as well as solo.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not very nippy as one could imagine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Apart from locks, have not had any problems.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, solid, non-flashy medium to large car.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable, especially for long journeys on motorways.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Feel quite happy that not likely to be a target for theft when in car park.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Apart from the recurring lock problem, which went beyond warranty.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Locks and catalytic converter.

    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