1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI review from North America
"You'll have to pry it from my cold dead hands"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The driver's window regulator has failed twice.
A replacement Passat diesel has not been made available in North America since 1997.
General comments?
Quite cheap to run, I habitually get 45+ mpg (US).
I wish I had not gotten the sunroof as I could use the extra inch or two of headroom.
I love this machine - it bridges the gap between high tech VW's and nice simple VW's.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 TDI Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 187 miles |
| Most recent distance | 122800 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Probe |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 2003 |