2000 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4motion Wagon review from North America
"Great performance car IF you take care of it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
6,000 miles - Had to perform recall because gas gauge was faulty. I ended up out of gas on the side of the road with a gauge that said 1/2 full. free.
Since the the car was 4 years old I have had to replace the headlights, brake and indicator lights twice. $7.00 each time (I did it myself)
45,000 miles - replaced all tires.
48,000 Mirror control broke off - $400.
General comments?
Great handling and smooth acceleration. I love the way this car drives. No comparable car with the same space or cost. A large car family wagon that feels like a luxury car. I love German engineering.
Very comfortable interior. I love the leather and wood grain dash.
Reliable if you take care or it. I always use high octane gas 91 or higher. Change oil religiously every 5000 miles.
I couldn't be happier.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th January, 2008 |