1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX review from North America
"I am not happy with this car at all"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I replaced both drivers side door handles. The front passenger side window frequently gets stuck open. The front drivers side window is currently making a horrible clanking noise. The car gets very poor gas mileage. Left front bearings need replacing. The transmission is slipping and slamming into gear when cold. Dashboard instruments occasionally reset by themselves upon starting the car. Last year the car was stuck in third gear, therefore requiring the transmission computer to be replaced.
General comments?
The car handles awesome and has amazing power.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | VR6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 6th February, 2003 |