VW Passat Estate 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mondeo Laguna money.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dealer servicing expensive. 50mpg helps.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Safe, predictable, dull.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Outstanding torque. Revs well.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Zero faults.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Conservative. Classy but not brash.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good. Seats a bit firm.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nobody's nicked it yet.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Great car, lousy network.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Wiper motor noisy.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No