1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
"Piece of crap"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Where to start-
Control Arms (Twice)
Tie Rods.
Wheel Bearings.
Fuel Sending unit.
Mass Air Flow Sensor.
Sway Bar.
Door Locks.
Valve Cover gasket.
General comments?
This is the worst car I have ever owned. And I owned a Ford Escort once. My 1989 Chevy Blazer with 168,000 when I got rid of it was more reliable than this waste of sheet metal.
Stay away from VW's. They have no interest in standing behind their cars. As soon as mine gets out of the dealership for the 3rd time this year, I'm selling it.
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| What will go wrong today? |
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| Great on fuel, but not terribly comfortable with lots of repairs, just like a North American car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 15th April, 2003 |