VW Passat Saloon 1988-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I regularly get 42+ to the gallon on a long run at an average of 70+

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    For a 1.8 petrol it is very economical except for round tonw when it can be a tad thirsty

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drives very well even with 127000 miles. Very comfortable on long journeys. Changed the shocks to gas so now feels much better round corners.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Better than it was I changed the exhaust for a performance one and put better spark plugs in and a performance air filter and what a differance it makes. Put some stronger brakes on so it stops better than it used to and changed the shocks to gas.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The only problems I have had are general wear and tear as you would expect on a 14 year old car.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not the best looking car, but I like it.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good for long jouneys plenty of room.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No coment.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never used VAG Service. Parts are cheap if you know where to shop.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None, except a small leak from the rocker cover gasket but it is 14 years old.

    Other

    Leakey passenger side rear door seal, nothing that can't be fixed when I get round to it.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes