1999 Volkswagen Passat LS review from North America
"Outrageous value for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Minor squeal from steering wheel, especially when turning it to the right. Dealer unable to fix.
Minor brake squeal.
"Check Engine" light came on at 5000 miles. Dealer reset it, came back on the same day. Dealer eventually replaced most of the ignition system, including the computer (under warranty) and the car has been trouble-free ever since.
General comments?
The Passat is a well-engineered premium family car: reliable, comfortable, fast and fun to drive. The trunk is surprisingly large (much larger than you'd think from the outside).
If I were to do it over again I'd choose the manual transmission -- the TipTronic is a nuisance, not worth the price premium.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 29000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 14th August, 2002 |