Volkswagen Passat Estate (2000 - 2005) 1.9 Sport TDI 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Quality car but reasonably classless
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Most people like the - car. smart sensible choice
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes - although some problems has never let me down plenty of space and around 50mpg
What are you likely to buy next?
Passat, Audi A6 or Volvo V70
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,995
When did you buy the car?
March 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Had owned a couple of passats before
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fast and economical although doesn't handle that well even in sport spec. Fine for normal driving especially motorways and fast A roads. Ride is quite harsh - would buy SE/Highline spec next time.
What's it like to park?
Easy to park
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Turbo needed replacement + creaking front suspension and rattles from around sunroof. Also had brake servo replaced due to water getting in.
What's most practical about your car?
Economical, quick and spacious
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated front seats, sunroof, integral child seats and rear privacy glass - all factory extras
