1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS Sedan review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The radio had to be replaced within the first month - it seems that VW may have cut corners on a few superficial features, but not on the features that count (drivetrain, etc.). And the wipers were bad when I received the car - no big deal.
General comments?
This is my first new car, and it is terrific. I would recommend this car to anyone. It is A LOT of car for the money - tremendous value. I gave the car 8's and 9's, but only because it isn't a high-end luxury car - in it's class I would give it 10's all around.
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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 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 31st December, 1998 |