1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX review from North America
"Great Driveway Gnome!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought it used in May 2006, and in June 2006 had to have it towed in for a new transmission at the tune of $4200. Drove it for another 12,000 miles and the pressure switch for the A/C blew for another $250.
Now in October 2008, it's my new "Driveway Gnome" as the transmission has gone again. Always babied (synthetic everywhere) and never raced... now it's in retirement in my yard with brand new tires "YaY for me!".
I will never buy another VW product again... German engineering for your driveway!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 VR6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 127283 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143389 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 240SX |
| Date of Entry | 1st October, 2008 |