1997 Volkswagen Passat review from North America
"I feel sorry if you own one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Window Regulators have been replaced seven times.
Tires don't wear well and are expensive to replace.
Check engine light comes on monthly with an average cost of 500 to fix what ever is broken.
CD/Radio shorted out at 75,000.
Burns off a lot of oil.
General comments?
Lots of trunk space.
Fun to drive when it's not broken.
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  | What will go wrong today? |
| Great on fuel, but not terribly comfortable with lots of repairs, just like a North American car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 7th February, 2004 |