1993 Volkswagen Passat review from North America
"Horrible money pit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heater broke at 40,000 miles.
Sunroof broke at 50,000.
Auto trans broke at 60,000 and not fixable - it's computer controlled, and very expensive and complicated. This year of VW Passat is a lemon.
Dealer service beyond bad. Very few independent shops that will work on late model water cooled VWs in Southern California.
General comments?
Fun when I first bought it, and quickly became a nightmare. I will avoid VWs of all types from now on.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1993 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Previous car | Toyota Truck |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2006 |