After collection of the car from the dealer, which had been thoroughly valeted and serviced I noticed what seemed to be a bearing whine. The dealer (Wayside of Towcester) took the car in the next day and replaced all the tyres under warranty. This resolved the problem although the tyres (225 * 16) did not show signs of excessive wear.
I accidently snapped the electric mirror control on the driver's door. This was replaced under warranty by said dealer with no hassle.
Slight sticking of the boot catch resolved at 30k service..
The Passat TDI Sport is one of the best all round vehicles I have owned, its performance and economy are fantastic. I will be replacing it with another when the new Passat becomes available in the UK and would maybe even consider the 2.5 TDI.
The Passat is a stylish, comfortable family saloon that has put the pleasure back into driving long distances, giving overall around 55 mpg returns, which after running a 5.2 Jeep that did around 10mpg, what can I say?
I have not driven the non sport version but I imagine they have the same superb grip even without the sports lowered suspension and very comfortable seats.
Absolutely outstanding!
My Passat is now at 137K miles and I can say that the TDi with 110 bhp is THE strongest diesel money can buy.
I travel to France at least three times a year and at every journey to and from, she returns 470 miles to 1/2 a tank. OK, I don't drive fast, but I can't help being very impressed.
I've had some trouble with it, (Cambelt gave in, tensioner bent forward and alternator tensioner gave in on the motorway... very scary moment) in total £1500 in repairs after buying her at 121K miles.
Apart from that, I will definitely shed tears of grief the day I sell it!
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