Volkswagen Passat Estate (2011 - 2014) 2.0 TDI Bluemotion Tech Sport 5d DSG (2011/61) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Who cares I am not interested in badge snobs I could havve had an Audi or BMW but with half the equipment and comfort.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Wife likes it so do my sons although i wont let the 21 year old near it!!
Would you buy this car again and why?
If it was on the company car list still yes as it achives well over 50 mpg which for its size and the fact it is an auto is brilliant.
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably the same.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
November 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
No idea company car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Choice on the company car list of german and swedish cars. Doing 40 k miles per year I needed an economical automatic and a decent size estae. it ticks all the boxes.
What was the dealer like?
Delivered on date agreed very good.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fantastic. My best car in 27 years of doing this job and i get one every 2 1/2 years!!
What's it like to park?
Not too bad i dont have sensors but am used to large vehicles, the wife still manages to go shopping in it though.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No, just had its first service at 18 k miles.
What's most practical about your car?
50 mpg plus with auto box and loads of space for passengers and work gear.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Has to be the smooth DSG with setaing paddles override if required also top spec CD radio and sat nav all free due to issues in factory with the standard option.
