Volkswagen Sharan 1.9 TDI SE 4MOTION 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
The cars a bit under equipped and the build on a car of this price is terrible.
Costs
For a diesel, it's not that good on fuel, although it does have four wheel drive, it uses a lot of oil and it has to have special stuff which costs a bomb!
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On the road
Driving
The car handles superbly and the ride's not bad either. However, tyre noise is absolutely absurd - it's actually painful on the ears on longer journeys.
Performance
In standard form it's not bad, but I've had mine chipped and it flies... worth having done.
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Living with it
Reliability
Absolutly terrible. It has spent more time at the dealer than on my driveway! It's had so many problems, but luckly they are covered by the warranty. Without that it would've meant big bills! It also rattles all over the car and the trim is badly fitted.
Image
I've got mine in bright red with alloys and dark tinted windows and it does look pretty good, but its shape is looking a bit plain against newer rivals.
Comfort
The driving position is good, but the front seats are terrible. For anyone over six foot there's not enough leg space either, because the seat doesn't go back far enough.
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Security and Service
Security
There's plenty of security kit and a thief tried to get in with a brick but failed, so the glass is pretty good!
Service
The dealer damaged the car on several occasions, but did try to put things right. When I first bought the car it hadn't even had a valet though.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Not starting at times, uses lots of oil, strange noises.
Other
Had to have whole new air con system, trim breaking and coming off, various electrical problems and locking itself with people trapped inside because of its deadlocks.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No