Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2005 - 2010) 2.0 SE TDI 4d DSG (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not really sure. Looks smart but not when on the back of a low loader.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it (when it works).
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - just to unreliable and doesn#t seem to wear very well.
What are you likely to buy next?
Vx Insignia Tourer.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£20,500
When did you buy the car?
May 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Fairly good, virtually matched best internet deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a comapny car saloon that was smart, affordable and an auto.
What was the dealer like?
Very good.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
When it works it drives really well - even converted my wife to an auto it was that good.
What's it like to park?
Quite easy especially when the parking sensors work and don't pick up soemone 100yds down the road!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Lots on a ragular basis but not oine thing in general. Interior fittings break, handbrake switch doesn't work (brakes jam on), inner CV boot fell apart, parking sennsors have a mind of their own, CD player, door opener mechanism, insulation comming adrift on heater ducting.......
What's most practical about your car?
Space inside and boot - huge.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
rear elctric blind on window.
