2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
"Neighbours envy owners delight"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing so far.
General comments?
Excellent looks and I have been praised for the car by people ranging from restaurant waiters who saw it out of the window to the director of the company for which I work.
Great suspension and general road feel that gives a charm to driving the Passat.
Ergonomic design that gives a comfortable and stylish ride.
Automatic transmission and CD player are a charged option. For a car with a status like the Passat, this marketing trend feels queer! In general the price of the car quickly soars to great extents as you start buying options to the base model.
Too much tire noise especially when driving on the freeways.
Cost of maintenance (regular service, repairs during collision, etc) is high.
A/C/heater fan makes a great noise like a turbine in full swing when you turn it to any position other than very low normal speed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th June, 2002 |