Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1.9 SE TDI (110ps) 4d (AC) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Keep away from franchised dealers, I've been ripped off. I've found 5 burn marks and after I had the steering checked and ajusted, it pulls to the left.
Costs
Parts average, but labour £50 an hour.
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On the road
Driving
Poor steering round town.
Performance
Good for a diesel had 60 mph, but in winter, round town 30 mph.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very good, but had water flood. This happens due to rubber pipe under battery blocking this. Is hard to locate, can happen any time.
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Ford dealer called it a tank, drives a bit like one down country lanes.
Comfort
Hard seats, kids hate the back seat on long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Been broken into twice £250 1st time. Had to take it back 3 times. £237, 2nd time. The alarm didn't go off.
Service
Parts missing from door handle and internals not put back correctly.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Steering.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No