Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2000 - 2005) 2.0 SE (130ps) 4d (2003/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

No more coupes, you have 3 kids but have some taste and class.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

All like it so far, very impressed

Would you buy this car again and why?

To soon to say

What are you likely to buy next?

Something German

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,800

When did you buy the car?

November 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

A lot of car for little money, this is a quality car at Mondeo money. Good image and solid build and safety reputation

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Liked the Passat, couldn't get the right BMW for the money!

What was the dealer like?

Pretty good, for a car dealer!

What's it like to drive?

Not as sharp as my BMW 3 series coupe that i had before but you can't judge it against that. The thing that strikes me most is how quiet it is, and although docile at low revs, the variable inlet manifold really kicks on the motorway around 90mph ( in Germany of course )

What's it like to park?

I had the rear bumper resprayed when i got the car as the previous keeper obviously was good at going forward only! i don't find it an issue and the tow bar is my reversing sensor!

Have you had any problems with the car?

Not yet

What's most practical about your car?

Space, comfort, huge boot

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Sound sensitive stereo