VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Slow depreciation, worth paying the extra at the start.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable. Get a smaller car if you can't afford it.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    More suited to motorway cruising than rally driving.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No sportscar, but it can get a move on when needed.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    VW, German, no further comment needed.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Middle-aged business man, even with the smart alloys.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great legroom. Rear passengers get living room comfort.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good system, I have faith in it.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive, used specialist, not main dealer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Track rod ends. Small annoying electrical (key remote, AM radio, boot light and LH rear door electrics).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes