1993 Volkswagen Passat GLX review from North America
"Very Fun to Drive, but it can lead you to Bankruptcy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Almost Every thing. Heater core at 50,500,Auxiliary water pump, Thermostat housing, Fuel filter busted, sunroof broke, shocks.Replaced almost all cooling hoses. Cup holder cracked, too much oil leaks, Hood doesn't lock, new catalytic converter.Oh! and last year at 84,000 miles, water got into the transmission after the transmission Cooler broke. Believe it or not, the transmission is okey though shifts alittle bit rough. Recently replaced the speed sensor to save the tranny. And lastly, the engine gets extremely hot. I have spent a lot of money, but I loved this car's performance wise until recently.Some repair work on this car is more expensive than a BMW.
General comments?
If I was a mechanic, I will keep it until the wheels fall off coz I love this car.Most people dont believe its a 1993 because its very pretty.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50013 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95100 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2005 |