1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX review from North America
"Nice performance and comfort, but expensive maintenance and repair costs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Automatic transmission beginning to have problems (slipping, some fluid leaking). Very prevalent problem in this particular year and model.
General comments?
Comfortable car that performs well for a sedan, but dealer service is extremely poor and costly and maintenance is expensive.
$60 oil changes due to design.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | VR6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Quantum |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2003 |