Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.9 S TDI (100ps) 5d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
In 18 months has only lost £2k according to Parkers.
Costs
30K has cost £300 in servicing at a main dealer and £120 for 2 new rear tyres, commuting returns 50+MPG, drops to 42ish with full load of passengers and wine on French Autoroutes.
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On the road
Driving
If Austin still existed this would be a Cambridge estate without the rust.
Performance
Not going to set the world on fire but is relaxed at 85MPH.
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Living with it
Reliability
Faultless in 30K, boringly so.
Image
OK only, but has an aggressive stance in rear view mirrors so people do get out of your way!
Comfort
Bottom of the range, so can't expect top of the range seats.
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Security and Service
Security
It's still there so, but it's not theft target anyway
Service
Cheaper than a bucket shop in Crawley, always on time, always collect or provide courtesy car.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Botlock not working properly when purchased, main dealers did £600 worth of work under warranty without blinking an eyelid.
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