Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1.9 Sport TDI 4d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Very economical
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On the road
Driving
Engine is too heavy for front suspension, so frequently bottoms out. Long front overhang and poor rear visibility makes it easily bumped when parking
Performance
Quick for an oil burner with 130bhp on tap
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Living with it
Reliability
Turbo failed and felt like a tractor
Image
Not a bird puller, but ignored by the motorway cops
Comfort
Poor ride on rough roads, especially in Kirklees
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Security and Service
Security
Not stolen - but see image
Service
V.W dealers think their BMW, but they're not in their class
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Turbo failure - waste gate stuck open
Other
Front/ rear parking difficult to judge due to overhangs
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