Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1.9 SE TDI (90ps) 4d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Great economy but pricey servicing and parts.
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On the road
Driving
Woolly handling with body roll, good for the motorway.
Performance
Needs more than 90bhp but cruises OK.
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Living with it
Reliability
Minor quibbles, but generally good.
Image
Solid looks and build.
Comfort
Poorly shaped seats, bad for long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Dodgy central locking apparently common on A4/Passat.
Service
Dealer (Gilders) seem good.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Radiator leak.
Other
Dodgy central locking, intermittent air conditioning, brake discs.
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