VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Diesels are never cheap second hand.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    2nd hand it cost £6,500. A bit pricey for what it is.

  • On the road

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    One of the best TDi cars out there.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good - I'll have to see. At 108k miles & FSH, it may start letting me down.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Family man with tight purse strings... who wants a bit of quality?

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    VW build.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Standard alarm - not really a risky car.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't believe in dealer service... local trusted garages are far better.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Doors prone to jamming - remote key fob had tendency to fall apart.

    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