2000 Volkswagen Passat V6 TDI review from UK and Ireland
"Awesome without shouting about it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Small rattle in engine bay at tick-over. Sounds like heat plate is loose.
General comments?
This is our fourth VW and third Passat Estate.
Car is very quick and economical.
Engine pulls like steam train in all gears.
TIP: Get out of first quickly and let torque in second really pull car along when moving off.
Sixth to fourth allows amazing overtaking in terms of safety and refinement.
Car is very quiet as well.
Load space is better proportioned than earlier version allowing items to be stored lengthways rather than sideways making it good for prams and buggies.
Getting 35MPG at moment with heavy right foot.
Interior is superb.
Standard equipment is excellent.
Overall would give this a 9.5/10.
So glad I did not buy A6 TDI or E Class 300TDI.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67000 miles |
| Previous car | Land Rover Discovery |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2002 |