Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1.8 20V SE 4d (AC) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A lot of car for the money (2nd hand).
Costs
Fuel consumption poor. Average 29/30mpg. Servicing not too bad, but go to specialist for major work i.e. timing belt (saved £170).
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On the road
Driving
Bought for comfort as travel Yorks to Scotland regularly. It meets its needs well.
Performance
Not bad for a 1.8 in a large body, but need to drop a gear to overtake (3500rpm min).
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Living with it
Reliability
Nothing to report after 10,000 miles.
Image
Looks classy, outside and in, even though now almost 6 years old. Holds back the years well.
Comfort
Excellent. Soaks up bumps well (handy for UK roads) and offers lots of space.
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Security and Service
Security
Seems solid, which I would expect deters a lot of would-be thieves.
Service
Efficient and cleaned car after minor service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Remote C/L. Had to be re-coded (£40).
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