1993 Volkswagen Passat GLX review from North America
"I love the chassis and powertrain, but hate the interior quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought the car with a leaking heater core.
The sunroof leaks.
Miscellanous interior components fell off.
Oil sending unit leaked.
Rear wheel bearing failed.
General comments?
Performance and feel is similar to a BMW, but it lacks the name. I often reach 90 mph when passing other vehicles. The engine and powertrain are up to typical German standards.
The interior components are equal to a 10 year old American sedan. I am not satisfied with the quality here.
I use it as a 170 mile per day commuter so I appreciate the comfort and performance level of this vehicle.
This vehicle lacked any maintenance before I recieved it so I cannot give an accurate evaluation of its reliability. However, my previous VW exceeded 200,000 before it had any problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Fox |
| Date of Entry | 26th April, 2002 |