1995 Volkswagen Passat review from North America
"Fun to drive around"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Coil at 103,000.
Auxiliary water pump 115,00.
Water pump housing 115,000.
Replaced thermostat 115,000.
General comments?
Lots of grunt from vr6.
Could use 20 hp to scream.
Handles well, sporty.
More expensive to fix than Japanese cars.
Worth a little extra effort.
Bmw performance, just less expensive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 vr6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Maxima |
| Date of Entry | 30th October, 2005 |