Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2005 - 2010) 2.0T Sport FSI 4d (2006/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not much, some one looking for a daily everyman car, not to in your face just right. A person who likes quality

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

Love it, probably envious

Would you buy this car again and why?

probably but would fancy an Audi A6

What are you likely to buy next?

Audi or Merc

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,500

When did you buy the car?

April 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Got a good deal, sold with 2 yr warranty mileage wasnt to high

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Looks Nice, VW Quality, GTI Engine

What was the dealer like?

Good, Furness Rigby, nice person not to pushy and have been back to him within first month to sort out some problems.

What's it like to drive?

good nice and comfortable comfy sport seats make the journey easy

What's it like to park?

not to hard as have parking sensors

Have you had any problems with the car?

Annoying squeak coming from front within first month, trader replaced one bush but looks like its coming from the drivers side, will go back to him to sort other as he has promised to honour his initial 30 day any fault fixed guarantee, dash rattle which is annoying and unexpected in a Passat 2006, will try and pinpoint and fix myself. Have to say the BUILD QUALITY ISN'T UP TO SCRATCH. If you're looking to buy make sure you check everything and test in dry as this will make sure nothing in suspension area is worn. Some centre console chrome has come away which I will sort in due course. Otherwise a solid drive.

What's most practical about your car?

5 seat big boot and plenty of cubby holes, rears seat fold down in the saloon to

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

GTI engine, parking sensors excellent as they help parking this big car