Faults:

The electrical truck latch failed, but was promptly fixed by the dealer.

General Comments:

This is a fantastic car for the price.

1.8t engine has plenty of zip to move this automobile, very fun to drive.

We love the black leather interior and the dash lighting is fabulous.

I would definitely buy another.

Faults:

Loose driver seat

Air Conditioning electronics failure

Rear brake light went out.

General Comments:

People who ride in this car are always surprised at the exceptional interior and illuminated panels at night.

Great smooth ride. I have never had an engine problem.

The problems I had with the car were fixed on the 2nd and 3rd try by two different dealers.

Faults:

The vehicle was just recently purchased and we have had nothing but pleasure driving it.

General Comments:

This car is a true tribute to fine German engineering. It handles exceptionally well, it is spacious and roomy, and all the controls are well placed.

Faults:

The car is in good shape.

General Comments:

The Passat is a good family car - comfortable for four people.

I have had one serious complaint to make though - which is not related to the mechanics of car as such.

The front panel on which the registration plate is mounted is a standard sort of thing in most cars - ie, You get your registration plates and you screw them on the front bumper.

However, with passat, this is not the case. The car requires a premounted plate from VW which costs $150. When I bought my car, this did not come as a part of the deal and as I didn't have the registration plates then, I didn't realise it. After 3 months, I got my plates and realised I can't mount them - so I called the dealer and he simply refuses to send me the mount.

To me this is same as paying for a car and paying separately for the tyres.

Folks, if you buy a passat - make sure you are not tricked as I was.

Faults:

The only problem that I have experienced so far is that the gas gauge reads 3/4's of a tank when it tis actually full.

General Comments:

It is a very well made car. It accelerates quickly after the initial turbo lag. The steering is precise. The ride is smooth. The interior is comfortable and well designed. My Passat has heated seats which are great in the cold or if you have a backache.

The trunk is huge. I love the styling. It feels like you are driving a much more expensive car.

Faults:

Absolutely nothing.

General Comments:

I had a 1999 Passat and this new model just strengthens my faith in the VW brand.

Unfortunately this is what the fleet company call a pre hire car, which means I only have it for 10,000 miles or until whatever car I have chosen is delivered. This was out of my price range so I have had to settle for a Mazda 6. It will have to be one hell of a car to beat this.

Its the estate pump deause engine, quick, economical, smooth.

It is finished in the nicest shade of metallic blue.

The only down point on the entire car is the useless wipers. They are a new design with no metal parts, just like a big blade. They shudder, smear and jump off the screen at anything over 50mph.

Brilliant car though, Buy one.

Faults:

On collection from dealership to getting the car home I noticed all the chrome around the windows had white blemishes. Took it back and two days later the car had all the chrome replaced.

I asked for black paintwork, but got a metallic black which shows the smallest of scratches.

General Comments:

This car can shift.

Super six speed gearbox

The 2.5V6 engine launches you

A little body roll on corners to my surprise with having 225/17 tires should have opted for sports suspension

Would you believe it 20000 miles between services

Very happy to own this motor.