VW Passat Estate 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    £9000, 45000mls, so half of new price.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    £115 for 10,000mls minor service at main dealer, 55mpg on the motorway at 75 mph.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Steering a little vague rolls on bends

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    plenty of torque,especially pulling away in 2nd&3rd gear.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    12,000 miles no problems.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bland, pipe&slippers I suppose, more conservative than the french equivalents.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Roomy, good seats, ride a jarring on all to common potholed surfaces.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good so far from dealer, major service due soon.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    none

    Other

    none

    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