1995 Volkswagen Passat GLX from Germany - Comments

This car has been nothing, but problems since I bought it. The first day I had to return the car for repairs due to a stalling problem, that should have been the fist clue.

The cup holder broke off.

The lining is falling down.

There is no glove compartment, this is especially inconvenient since there is no space for registration, insurance, maybe a vehicle manual.

The door are very hard to open from the outside. at 101000 miles I had to replace the driver side door handle and lock, just that was 230.00 bucks.

The sunroof/moon roof button came off so now the sunroof is inoperable.

And last, but not least now the transmission is slipping.

I honestly read all of these past reviews before I bought my car thinking that there weren't many major problems I went ahead and bought it anyway. I would definetely not suggest this particular vehicle to anyone. Everything is so expensive to fix, regular parts are outrageous. Overall this is the most undependable car I've ever had, and I've had a few.

I to had a 1995 vw passat it was an OK car, but the parts cost way too much it lasted till a 180,000 miles, and with the door handels good luck they will never work right and cost over 200 to fix, I had all four go out. I would never recomend this car to any one and the new ones get worse.

Yeah, right. Broken door handles, no glove space and not a word about engine problems? Did you have one? If not, then I prefer a car with broken handles, but a good engine.

I have a 1997 Passat VR6 GLX and it has over 180000 miles on it and it is still running strong. I still haven't changed the timing chain which is recommended at 110000 and still have no problems with it. I have had to replace a handle ($36 not from dealer) but that was because of kids yanking on it. The interior is great and the head liner has fallen, but $30 later it was fixed. The cup holder is of poor material, but it is only $15 to replace. I have replaced the coolant hoses and pump which was the most expensive at around $300, this is necessary and should never be overlooked! You don't want to be stranded on the side of the road.

Overall, the car is very reliable and dependable. Some things are going to break with everyday use, it is how you are going to take care of it that determines the reliability and life of it. Every car can be a good car if you just give it a little TLC and preventive maintenance.

Hey guys, there is no maintenance for timing chain. you don't have to replace it!!!if you want you can adjust it, but no replacement. good car, but weak places are water pump and...power steering pump. i replaced 2 water pumps in two years (but lived in SC 100-110F in summer!) overall -good car.

Handels are bad!well mine started showing some tricks at 210.000 miles. and I worked as a pizza driver, so I used my doors a lot!but one door opens like heaven doors still (right pass)!i am mech myself, so fixed doors, but not for long time. and if you don not have remote buy it, cause your locks gonna fail soon or later. well if you open your doors very gentle they gonna last forever!engine is very strong-even now I am first on a lights with most 4 and 6 cylinders cars!but I would like to have trac control! it really helps. vw best ever!!!i came to conclusion that all older cars were made much better!

If you wanna buy one and have any questions ask me-my pleasure to help you!nice car, had glx-hot seats, cold a/c, nice handling. it is not real sports car. so don't drive it too hard!and you will be granted!