Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1.9 Sport TDI 4d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paying for the VW badge. Options expensive.
Costs
Glad UK model has 3 years warranty.
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On the road
Driving
Sports model an absolute pain on twisty country roads. Does not handle uneven surfaces, e.g. manholes, at all. Whole car shakes.
Performance
130 model does surprise by its overall abilities.
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Living with it
Reliability
Okay overall, but clutch judder dealer can't solve.
Image
Does look good when by Mondeo or Laguna.
Comfort
Don't buy Sports model if you have a back problem.
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Security and Service
Security
Fine as far as I can tell.
Service
Not the best. Difficult to buy from new. Problem from new still unresolved.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Clutch judder unresolved by dealer. 3rd try coming up.
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