Volkswagen Passat Saloon (1996 - 2001) 1.8 20V SE 4d Auto (AC) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I have better taste than Vauxhall Vectra drivers.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Not much.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would buy this shape Passat again but not with this engine; 1.8 20v is slow and not very economical, 1.8T or diesel makes more sense.
What are you likely to buy next?
Just bought a 2006 Passat 2.0T FSI.
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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?
£800
When did you buy the car?
July 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
VW quality and reliability.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not bad, fairly unexciting, 4 speed auto box is rather slow to respond. Not very quick either.
What's it like to park?
Not too much trouble for a large car.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
New brake discs and pads front and rear, new cat, headlights.
What's most practical about your car?
Lots of space.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Trip Computer.
