1993 Volkswagen Passat GLX review from North America
"A very fun car that will leave you bankrupt, frustrated, and in the depths of despair"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In the 2000 miles that I have owned the car:
Brake master cylinder needed replaced.
A/C expansion valve needed replaced.
A/C condenser needed replaced.
Transmission is slipping and needs replaced.
Cooling system has boiled over several times, even though I had it flushed.
Heater core hose sprung a leak - no auto parts store on the Internet or planet has one - need to go dealer - it's $108 to replace - it's a hose!
2 interior lights have fallen out of their sockets in the ceiling and are hanging by the wires.
Rear speakers stopped working on the stock radio.
General comments?
This car is incredibly rare. It's very hard to find another one.
Because of it's rarity, the parts are very hard to find and ridiculously expensive.
The car drives wonderfully. It handles well and has plenty of power.
If you have plenty of extra money and a back-up car, this car is for you!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 87000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 5th July, 2002 |