2001 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4 Motion review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well lets see where I need to start on my Passat GLX 4 Motion
Tie rod (Partial warranty)
Radiator (Partial warranty)
O2 sensors (2)
Cat converters (2)
Good thing the cats were under the federal 100,000 mile emissions warranty or I would have been out $2,000 Bucks
The other 2 were under a 3 month 3,000 mile partial extended warranty and cost me about 400 bucks total.
Now I get a slight oil leak on the drivers side.
Garage wants $1,100 bucks to replace the cam seals, Valve cover Gaskets, as well as Timing belt and water pump while in there as well as cam seals. The price is good, but I hate to Fork out the money. I've been offered from 7,000 to 9,000 for a trade. Unfortunatly I paid 10,500. Also my Rear Defroster Switch now is turning on and off all by itself. Calgon take me a way.
General comments?
I need to get a good trade.. Its like dumping Good $$ after bad...
I do like the Comfort, power, ride and all wheel drive. But too many issues for me.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 53000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Jimmy |
| Date of Entry | 11th July, 2007 |