Faults:

Dashboard lights don't always come on when starting car, have to hit dashboard...

General Comments:

Car drives great, fast also standard so I have more power only thing is it needs more lighting in front at night... no problems, at all starts up everytime so far...

Faults:

As with other owners of this car, I needed to replace the brake pads. This apparently was a common problem due to the very thin rotors.

The tail signal lights in the front seem to pop out relatively easily.

Sometimes the keys to the radio controls get stuck. They appear to be quite sensitive. Also the 6-CD changer is prone to skipping at times.

General Comments:

Overall, this is a fantastic car to drive. It is very elegant and great for trips with friends and family, but also sporty in its own way. Super comfortable (especially when it has the loaded extras like leather seats with warmers). It handles the road great and accelerates fast. Cruise control works great. Definitely a reliable car, but change the oil frequently for best performance and only use the recommended synthetic oil. Of course my mileage was low when I purchased the car.

The mileage is very good for highway driving. Not so good for stop-and-go city travel. Also the car is big, so don't buy if you live in a city where parking is scarce.

Faults:

When I first saw the VW Passat, I like the way it look and because of it has a built in turbo. I didn't get the dealership warranty because I have been told that German model car are very reliable. After putting 3500miles on it, the ABS and BRAKE warning light came on. I had to get it fix because I was scared of loosing my break and it cost me roughly $1500. And then its good again and then the next 5000miles the engine light came on, but then it disappear. My glove compartment broke, but it was an easy fix I just had to put super glue. The arm rest also broke off and its still broken. The mirror adjuster broke off which I hardly even use. My fuel meter is acting up after putting 15000miles. Its not giving me accurate fuel reading. So I make sure I always put gas before traveling long distances. The warning signs lights up once in a while, but it disappear again.

General Comments:

I like how it runs, but I don't like the demand this car wants for its maintenance. I wouldn't buy another German car in my life the parts are hard to get, hard to find, you can only find them at the dealership for very expensive price. I didn't even mention the Labor the dealership charge.

Faults:

The passat had one a wheel bearing go at 71,000 miles.

General Comments:

The car is excellent. I have had it for 9 months now. This is my second passat.

I love the 1.8 turbo, not only is it powerful, but I am getting over 30 miles to the gallon.

The fit and finish inside and out are amazing. The paint still looks and drives like it is new.

I always run premium gasoline and I always use synthetic oil. With a turbo engine this is a must.

Faults:

I didn't find much wrong with my car. The service was the problem.

General Comments:

The car handles very well. I like European cars, they handle better than American cars. Japanese cars are comfortable to a fault, I like when I drive, I feel the car.