VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    £200+ for interior light problem. £210 per service. £200+ electric window. High insurance group for performance. Offset slightly by good fuel consumption for an auto - 40+mpg.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Perfect balance between comfort/road holding. Well damped.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    110 is underpowered with flat spots at low revs. May be improved with box - 140bhp achieved.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Engine good, electrics naff.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Respected and imitated. Style good for 5 more years.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Big, comfy, cheap A6.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Apparently better than later models.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    At service, told I had an oil leak, but couldn't tell me from where!! £210!! Thanks, Murrays Plymouth.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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