Used 1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used Passat for sale
1...
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Big Loss
ex-owner, 06/30/2006
Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Stay away from the 1999 Passat especially if you live In Kentucky. This car has too many problems and is more expensive to mantain than any other European car. It has lubrication problems on the engine, bearings failure, suspension failure... Nobody can service the sealed transmision and it DOES need service. If you own it, change the oil (synthetic) every 3,000 - 4,000 miles regardles of what the shop tells you. Also be careful, the new design will also have suspension problems. This car is fun to drive but a terrible investment.
'99 Volkswagon Passat
Colleen Piacentine , 09/23/2006
Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
We have had a lot of problems with our '99 Passat. The timing belt went at 80,000 miles, causing $4,000 in damage to the engine. This car is very expensive to maintain. I can only put in 93 gas in it due to turbo engine. I will not buy another Volkswagon again due to the high maintaince costs.
Better Buy for Sedans
TDIman, 08/12/2006
Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After eight years of ownership both my wife and I truly enjoy driving this car. It is comfortable, economical, has more than adequate power and is stylish. It remains as tight as it was when it was new. Any problems were recall notices given us by the dealership which were cheerfully fixed in a timely fashion. Its even roomy, I brought home six foot sections of wire shelving and they fit in the sedan, with the rear seats down of course and with the trunk lid closed. This is a very versatile vehicle.
happy with decision to buy......
Happy with decision , 10/12/2005
Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car only a few months ago, but I'm very happy with the decision to buy. I read other reviews about people who had many promblems with their cars, but have to say to those people that all cars will have problems, don't always trust the big dealerships when it comes to repair work, remember they are in it make money. This car is so fun to drive and handles very well, gets great gas mileage, I got over 38 mpg on vaction this year, over 520 miles on a tank of gas:). The sound system is awesome with the CD changer. I had the water pump and timing belt replaced - this is normal for any car with 60,000 miles. My advice, purchase a well maintained Passat and have fun.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAR
kachopsticks, Acton, MA, 04/24/2011
Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
My family purchased a 99 passat auto 1.8 turbo back in 2008 with roughly 87,000 miles on it. It has been my daily driver since then and now is about to hit 120,000. Since buying the car we have had to replace the following in approximate order: Power Steering Rack: $800 ABS break module: $250 - (we did the install) Turbo - $1000 Engine Coil Packs - $300 We have also had to replace lots of little things. My headlight assembly shattered randomly while driving. The windshield wiper motor broke ($100 for that part!!!). When replacing it I pulled out a NAPPA motor so it was the second time the part had broke. This is on top of regular maintenance such as tires, oil changes, and breaks.
1...