2004 Volkswagen Passat GL review from North America
"I love it!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The stereo system stopped working four months after I got the car. Luckily, my warranty replaced it.
General comments?
I love my car, it looks great and runs smooth. One point I want to share with the readers is that when you start moving from a complete stop (say a traffic light), the car is considerably slower than most of the cars with automatic transmission. Sometimes I think people change their lane to pass me, however, once you are on 3rd gear and higher, it is a joy to drive.
Handles great, and is indeed fuel efficient (4 cylinders).
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| Solid, comfortable, but trouble-prone |
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 T Manual |
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| Distance when acquired | 40 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th November, 2004 |