1991 Volkswagen Passat GL review from UK and Ireland
"Solidly built German underperformer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Steering rack (leaked fluid).
- Track rods (both) + rod end.
- Valve guides (smoky idling).
- Shot rear shocks.
- Warped coolant elbow (leaked coolant).
- Failed drivers' side electric window regulator.
General comments?
I have to admit I quite like this car now after putting some work in it to get it right. Handling is not very involving but the engine has loads of low and middle range grunt. Everything feels solidly screwed together and works.
Cylinder head related problem was bit unexpected, but the rest of the engine is still in good works: Honing marks on cylinder walls were still visible at 127,000 miles and it doesn't consume oil anymore.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 123000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 136000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Focus 1.6 |
| Date of Entry | 12th January, 2001 |