Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 S 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good - plenty of equipment for £14,000.
Costs
High service costs.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable, but a little noisy.
Performance
Fine, but not thrilling.
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Living with it
Reliability
Okay-ish. New clutch required after 1,000 miles, problems with electrics on doors and windows.
Image
Poor man's A4, but better than the rest.
Comfort
Good. Plenty of room for kids, dog and luggage.
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Security and Service
Security
Not tested so far...
Service
They never did cure the boot electrical problem. I gave up in the end.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Heavy tyre wear.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes