Used 2000 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon Consumer Reviews
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Glad I'm handy with a wrench
ns1915, Beverly, MA, 08/04/2011
Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
Why I will never buy another VW. Replaced control arms twice in 80,000 miles. Bad ABS module, bad CCM, bad ECU, all oxygen sensors have been replaced, engine sludge problem, two bad window regulators, Emissions Workshop Errors all the time. Every two winters battery needs to be replaced. Took it to dealer for a check engine and was told I had 2 bad catalytic converters, $2,300. Had it scanned somewhere else and was told that it does have a catalytic error, but the dealer failed to mention several vacuum leak errors. I replaced $20 worth of vac hose, problem solved. Haven't had an error in 10,000 miles, this is a record!! Replacing the above parts with non OEM has helped a lot.
IT's a CRAP SHOOT
805misskitty, Santa Clarita, CA, 04/21/2012
Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
this vehicle ran great first 80k miles. But the window fell out & a bunch of interior things broke while still considered a newer car. I read all the reviews on car. I got the car from friend knowing she was about to run into trouble with it. It was in good to fair condition. I bought it with another friend at a good price knowing we would be dumping a lot of $$$$ into it over the next few years who I knew could tackle the problems ahead. What I wasn't prepared for was everything happening at once AND PROBLEMS WITH the rack and pinion. I hope I spelled that right. If you are looking to buy a Passat 2000-2004 do a Vin history on it. If you're looking for a smart buy, this ain't it!
loves the shop more than the road
bill, 06/26/2009
Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have driven this car for 6 months and have already replaced the alternator, driver's side axle, pedal sensor, o2 sensor, and now hopefully only a piece of flex pipe behind the catalytic converter and not the entire stretch of exhaust including the converter. The locks pop up and down when they please, the alarm doesn't work properly, the cup holders stink, and is like maneuvering a plastic toboggan when it's snows. I love the way it handles and accelerates, it's very comfortable, but it's much too costly to maintain. I should have kept my Camry. Oh, and premium fuel only. have fun w/ $40 plus fill ups. oh, and wait until your epc light comes on while you're on the highway! have fun!
Mechanical Problems
MartinT, 11/16/2009
Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In 74 K miles: Two sets of rear pads and rotors in 2 CV boots, one wheel bearing, one temp. sensor, emissions light often goes on, one radiator leak, one cam seal oil leak,three engine coolant flushes to get rid of gunk in the G12 coolant which stops up cabin heater core, cup holders break, rear view mirror is failing, door locks intermittently don't lock
This was a fabulous car
Cabrilla, 03/20/2010
Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Passat wagon used, with about 42K miles on it, as the second owner. It was fun to drive, handled well, and was a pleasure to own for nearly 8 years. For 3 years I drove it on a 140mi commute (RT). It also made several long-distance (1000+ miles RT) road trips every year with no problems. Overall, it was extremely reliable. They had to adjust the mass air sensor the first week I had it. Other than regularly scheduled maintenance, there weren't any issues for 5 years of moderate to very heavy driving. I had to have the head gaskets replaced on the engine at about 130K miles. The ABS braking chip needed replacing at about 150K miles.
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