Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2005 - 2010) 2.0 Sport TDI (170ps) 4d (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Mixed reactions.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, this is the most unreliable car I have ever owned and has put me off VW for life!
What are you likely to buy next?
Something that lightly sips fuel and pumps out flowers.
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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?
£11,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Poor experience, kept having to chase for collection date. Promised incorrect details on log book would be sorted before collection - they weren't!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not the best in town, drinks fuel in rush hour traffic. After a while on a long journey the sport seats start to become very uncomfortable.
What's it like to park?
Can be a little tricky to see out of the rear window, have to rely on wing mirrors alot more.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
All 4 injectors have been replaced, 3 went within a 12 week period. (£1000 each!) Handbrake switch replaced (Failing to engage) Fuel Temp Sensor replaced. Lacquer peeled off all 4 alloys. Random engine cut-offs.
What's most practical about your car?
The tardis of a boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Auto lights/wipers.
