Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2005 - 2010) 2.0 Sport TDI 4d (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
mr average dependable - although the sport version at least looks a bit more racy with 17" wheels and tinted windows
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
take it or leave it
Would you buy this car again and why?
no - does everything it should but is too boring long term
What are you likely to buy next?
Range Rover or 300C
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
July 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
good p/x against my old v70
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
reliability, decent mpg and half decent depreciation needed
What was the dealer like?
very good, recommend VW Martins in Andover - ask for Peter Dean
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
pretty good, never going to be the most exciting, but does feel planted and grippy
What's it like to park?
easy - parking sensors help though
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
intermittent freezing sat nav
What's most practical about your car?
good size for kids in the rear, decent economy
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
leather interior, and integrated sat nav
