2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
"A great buy for the 20-35 year old yuppie, soon to be dad, that doesn't want to drive a Camry"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Only one: an annoying "tick" noise from behind the dash board.
General comments?
Excellent fit and finish, friends think it is an Audi A6!
Performance is similar the BMW 540i I had a while back, a great car to drive and push hard. The Porsche Tiptronic transmission is great for those of us who hate slush box autos, but sit in traffic.
Interior is top quality, much better than my Mercedes! The high up seats give the car an edge over my friends' Hondas.
Safety is also a huge positive (it was the reason I bought the car) with 8 airbags and 5 star ratings, it puts American auto makers to shame (the much acclaimed Ford Taurus only got 3 stars in the side test).
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| Fantastic, comfortable and yet reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz M-Class |
| Date of Entry | 12th June, 2002 |