2004 Volkswagen Passat

Love IT!!

By WJC on Monday, February 13, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 141,800

Pros: "Economical, great on gas, fun to drive"

Cons: "Parts are a bit more expensive to replace."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I love this car. It is my second VW Passat and if I have my choice it's the only car that I will drive!"

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Good Auto

By W Lee (IA) on Thursday, February 09, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 87,000

Pros: "dependable, good mileage"

Cons: "No dealer near by"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Very little trouble with this car since I bought it as a certified used car with 38000 miles on it. I wouldn't hesitate on getting another Passat again as this one has been very dependable."

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Nicest VW I ever owned

By swgplain (IA) on Wednesday, February 01, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 121,000

Pros: "Fun to drive, quick, good mpg"

Cons: "Parts are expensive."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I've been a long time VW driver. My first car was a 1977 Rabbit. The Passat has all most all the fun of that first Rabbit. If it had a manual transmission it would have all the fun. I bought this car used and have it for about 2 years now have put about 35k miles on it. It now has 121k and the only problem is that the heated passenger seat has gone out. Most likely a broken wire in the element. Since I ham handy though this should be a simple fix with an after market element that uses carbon fiber. And I never ride in the passenger seat anyway. I average about 26 mpg combined but when I took it down to GA last month I averaged 29mpg city and highway with an average speed of 62. On the highway at closer to 80 I averaged 32 mpg. The only thing that would make me love this car is if it had the 6 speed manual and was a TDI. But it's still a great car and has held up well."

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Very unreliable

By scott (NY) on Wednesday, February 01, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 101,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Had problems from the beginning. First car we have ever had to scrap because it was not worth continuing to fix."

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