2000 Volkswagen Passat Comfortline review from Finland
"Approach with care, it has many off days"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Interior lights failed soon after delivery.
Coolant leaks.
Petrol breather pipe blocked.
Brakes always been squeaking like some old bus!
Central locking had a nasty habit of opening itself after parking. Alarm would sound for no reason as well.
Water pump bearing broke.
Relay failure and windscreen wiper motor packed up, a 3 day job to fix this.
Stones jam in the alloys causing screeching.
Often jumps out of second gear.
Finally, (and it IS because it's being sold) the interior lights are playing up a gain. Full circle!
General comments?
A massive disappointment and costly irritation, what's happened to the famed German quality these days? Checked with a couple of other owners and they are similarly depressed. All these faults in a less than two year old car. The dealer has been faultless, friendly, loan cars free etc, but no NEVER again a VW or Audi product. The handling is too soft, steering too light and the 20 valve engine is clumsy in traffic. On the positive side, the interior looks and feels posh, it's quiet and roomy, but I don't trust it any more. I'm buying a new Primera, my wife's British made Almera has been totally faultless so fingers crossed. Caveat emptor with VW I'm afraid.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 20 valve Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 37500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Scorpio |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2002 |