1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
"Quick"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
ABS light came on and has to be flashed at dealer.
Alarm goes off randomly several times a day and at night.
Domb lights never worked.
One speaker didn't work.
Drivers door panel handle broke off.
Steering wheel leather started coming off.
General comments?
I liked the power and control I had on the vehicle. it always started smoothly, but the electrical problem started pissing me off. the turbo kicks in beautifully and I drove it across the state of Washington and got 31 mpg for a full size sedan and the trunk space was pretty big.
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| What will go wrong today? |
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| 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? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 127000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Integra |
| Date of Entry | 2nd August, 2007 |