1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS Sedan review from North America

The radio had to be replaced within the first month - it seems that VW may have cut corners on a few superficial features, but not on the features that count (drivetrain, etc.). And the wipers were bad when I received the car - no big deal.

This is my first new car, and it is terrific. I would recommend this car to anyone. It is A LOT of car for the money - tremendous value. I gave the car 8's and 9's, but only because it isn't a high-end luxury car - in it's class I would give it 10's all around.