2007 Volkswagen Passat review from North America
"Never again... back to Saab or BMW"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Rattles in dash
2. Poor design - cruise handle and directional lever same size shape - confusing, chrome interior parts - reflection from sun is blinding
3. Engine stumbles and has HUGE turbo lag
4. Tires are noisy and have poor road feel
5. Poor headlights and high beams.
6. Lousy vent locations and adjustability, especially for Phoenix
General comments?
Nice at first glance, but the warts come out fast..
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2400 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 9-5 |
| Date of Entry | 7th September, 2007 |