2001 Volkswagen Passat V5 from UK and Ireland - Comments

1st Oct 2005, 13:26

"Secure, comfortable, enjoyable family car"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Nothing has gone wrong as yet.

When I bought the car, the 'service now' light was lit - and I was aware of VW's 40k or 4 year service, for which I was prepared.

General comments?

Perfect mechanically.

Amazing build quality, doors, bonnet and boot give a satisfying 'thud' when closed.

Suspension is perfect, and gear changes sporty.

Great throttle response.

I was weary of some comments suggesting less response at low revs, but I haven't found this.

I’m amazed at how pleasant this car is to drive.

My one criticism would be the size. Transferring from a small two-seater to a mid-range luxury is a steep learning curve. Took about a week, and parking isn’t spot-on yet. Rear window visibility could have been better, and I would have preferred parking sensors.


4th Oct 2005, 09:48

Isn't that an in-line 5, not V5?

The new 5cyl motors sound bad on start-up in the U.S. IS that the same over there?

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