1990 Volkswagen Passat CL Estate review from UK and Ireland
"An excellent family estate"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The head gasket needed to be replaced at 160000 miles.
Indicator switch has failed twice.
It has otherwise been very reliable. Maintenance costs less than £300 per year despite very high mileage (20000+ per year).
General comments?
This model has plenty of space - it is one of the largest in its class. It is also very versatile - the rear seats can be laid flat in seconds.
Performance is fine, and fuel economy reasonable (30-35mpg on open road).
It is very well built, and shows few signs of age - virtually rust free.
Overall, I have been extremely pleased with the Passat estate, and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and spacious family car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 125000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 170000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 9th July, 2002 |