1998 Volkswagen Passat Estae 1.9 TDI review from UK and Ireland
"Lovely to drive, economical on fuel and very quick, but very troublesome"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Comfort control unit (Doors, seats etc.) went twice.
Security control unit troublesome.
Turbo blew. Got it fixed and Head blew on way home from dealership, Cost over €4,000 in total to fix (Dealership denied responsibility for head) and cooling system went eight weeks later. (Different) dealer agreed in writing that it was the previous (VW appointed) dealer's fault, but no redress.
General comments?
Very comfortable and very quick estate.
Huge boot space.
Economical for its size, speed and comfort levels.
Too many faults to be comfortable with it.
Appalling service from one of their approved dealers.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 TD Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2006 |