2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
"A mid level car which gives you goodies of a luxury car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
High wind noise.
General comments?
The finish of this car is first class. Lots of amenities. Smooth ride. However, high wind noise was observed all the time. Sound system is excellent even without the Monsoon system. V6 is definitely better than the 1.8T. The 1.8T 4 cycl lacks the ultimate power though its response is still quick. The rear sunshade and the folding key are standout features. Price is OK when compared to other luxury cars. This car is among the class of the V6 Camry and V6 Accord. But I definitely will choose this car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2500 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda Millenia |
| Date of Entry | 17th April, 2000 |