Volkswagen Passat Estate (2000 - 2005) 2.8 V6 4MOTION 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Don't know, never heard it speak. Hopefully it'd be kind.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it, think it's a smart looking car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not with the 2.8 engine... Maybe the 2.5TDI.
What are you likely to buy next?
Mondeo 2.2 ST TDCI.
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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?
£2,995
When did you buy the car?
April 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Thought so until checked prices elsewhere.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Size, spec level, brand image.
What was the dealer like?
Had it back 3 times for same fault. Fixed it in the end but it cost them £800.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
In a word soft.... Very comfortable, quiet and refined in a straight line but wallowy on bends, even with 193Hp and 4WD it's no performance car. Needs revving to get best from engine, no low down torque so 3rd gear upwards you need to be 3000rpm plus to get any real response from the engine. Considering it's 2.8 litres it's 'old school' 2.8 litres!
What's it like to park?
No parking sensors on it but good visibility and easy enough to park.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Lambda sensors (causes a misfire, very common). Coil pack.
What's most practical about your car?
Easy to fit a family of 4 in (teenage kids), load space is a good size.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated leather and alcantara seats. 4WD.
