Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2005 - 2010) 2.0 SE TDI 4d DSG (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I am a practical, long motorway miles driver.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
4 of them bought the similar car and are happy.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, due to its comfort, fuel efficiency and space.
What are you likely to buy next?
PASSAT, BMW 5, XF, CLS.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
I don't think it was a good deal money at that time as I bought from one if the biggest showrooms and they didn't lower the price by a penny. However later the car proved to be fuel and hence money efficient.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I always liked the PASSAT and it was the new model so I went for it. I drive more than 25000 miles per year so needed a very fuel efficient as well as comfortable car.
What was the dealer like?
No bargain, the price you see is the price you pay, very short test drive in London.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very comfortable, sticks to the road, very nippy as well.
What's it like to park?
Agile and easily manoeuvrable.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
Very fuel efficient (50 mpg) with an great auto gearbox, very very comfortable drive and lots of room.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Automatic gearbox, passats don't have many gadgets per say.
