Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.9 S TDI (130ps) 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Glad I didn't buy it.
Costs
Fuel economy not as good as advertised. Getting 10% less than combined. My Vauxhalls' and Peugeot got 10% above for same journeys and were driven harder.
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On the road
Driving
Handling OK. Pleasant enough.
Performance
Excellent for a Diesel.
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Living with it
Reliability
Rear tyres have worn unevenly, several silly problems. Not what I expected from VW.
Image
OK.
Comfort
OK.
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Security and Service
Security
Wish it had "nuked" the "twonk" that put a key down the side!
Service
Sales people were poor, service people have been a little better.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Disappointing economy to that advertised but still reasonable.
Other
Footrest fell to bits. Boot catch badly adjusted. Rear tyres worn out early and unevenly.
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