2002 Volkswagen Passat V5 review from Australia and New Zealand
"An Audi for 30% less cost"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Annoying rattle from the passenger door release handle (when you push it in it stops).
Rear seat needed a new release mechanism.
Massive amount of break dust from the front brakes - makes for constantly dirty alloys (and they look so cool when they are clean).
Squeaking front brakes. Fixed by the dealer.
General comments?
I've had the car just over 3 months and love it. Aside from the small faults above (2 trips to the dealer, total time 1 hour), the Passat is a class act.
Driving comfort is superb. Quality build and fittings. Great stereo (factory fitted) and climate air systems. Far more room than the Audi A4 in the back. Cavernous boot (trunk).
Good on gas (helps being a V5). Great grunt on passing other vehicles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 4000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Ascot |
| Date of Entry | 24th March, 2003 |