1999 Volkswagen Passat review from North America
"Fun, clever little German car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Service Schedule: The car needed the costly 124K service (incl. replace timing belt) - it didn't have it completed when I bought it - maybe that's why it was approx $2K less than typical - make sure you check the service sked before you buy - know what your future costs will be. Now it doesn't need anything (hopefully) but oil changes for the next 100K.
General comments?
Tiptronic shift is a great option - very responsive.
Great urban vehicle - narrow and tight turning.
Plenty of room, and esp. in the back - Jetta was too small.
Passat was made in Germany - not Mexico like the Jetta.
All windows up or down with driver key lock - smart!
Insurance break due to industry recognized anti-theft.
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| Costs a lot, but it's worth every penny you spend |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 134000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 139000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen 1987 Mercedes 300E |
| Date of Entry | 28th November, 2006 |