2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
"We have loved it for the most part"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Emissions Workshop! and check engine light came on last night. I have misplaced my owner's manual and my trusty car repair guy went away for the weekend - I was just in having a tire fixed (nail this time - though the tires need to be replaced - with less than 30k miles on them). I have a lot of driving to do this week and am afraid of getting stranded on 95 = I haven't seen any comments on the diesel doing this - any advice?
Front passenger seat has a hard spot on leather.
Tires wear badly.
She is using some oil.
General comments?
We love the car for fuel efficiency though that has gone down recently.
We love the car for handling, comfort and usefulness - it's a wagon.
After reading the Emissions Workshop! and tire wear comments I am kind of upset - I want a car that will last many years - it's why I bought a diesel.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | TDI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 21000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Silhouette |
| Date of Entry | 18th August, 2007 |