Used 2013 Volkswagen Passat S Sedan Review
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new to me cpo passat 2.5 s
tunisjs, Virginia Beach, VA, 06/20/2014
2013 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
i traded my cpo benz glk for a passat s. i wanted german driving at lower cost. i found it. i tested automatics jetta and passat, 2.5, 1.8 and diesel. the 1.8 really livens up the jetta, passat not so much. diesel with dsg is sluggish in town and costly at 40k service. i was most pleasantly surprised by the passat 2.5. not alot of driving difference with passat 1.8, $4k cheaper … (both cpo), 2.5 online reputation is bullet proof while 1.8 is too new, i prefer cloth to fake leather seats. my 2.5 gave me 27mpg suburban dc area and 38mpg i95 and i64 dc to va bch, at or just above speed limits, hand calculated, almost unbelievable. my advice: try the passat in 2.5, great cpo deals now.
update jun 2016. two years later, now 42,000 mostly highway miles, 25/36mpg. no mechanical issues except for one flat tire. 40k service at dealer was most expensive so far but only $170. cpo warranty still active and cannot find any reason to trade in my 2013. only complaint is poor visibility when reversing, but 2016 passat has a backup camera. very happy with it. would i get another passat? why not, except i dont really need such a big car, jetta is more tossable.
First Impressions
jmciii, Dorset, VT, 08/22/2014
2013 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
First off, let me say I'v only had my 2013 Passat S for about three weeks, so don't expect any reliability reviews. But as regards my driving and build quality, well, read on. Yes, mine is the base model. Do I feel underwhelmed? No. The Passat S drives and handles just fine for basic family driving. Plenty of pep, smooth ride, and the "S"port gear when you need the extra oomph. So smooth … is the ride that its easy to speed without knowing it. The interior is laid out cleanly and with all controls easily reached. LOVE the Bluetooth capability. Front seats are every comfortable. Huge leg room in back. And wow, what a trunk. I don't know how VW did it. Just wish the gas mileage were better.
Avoid the TDI
Mark S., Cambridge, MA, 06/09/2016
2013 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
The turbo will fail. The radiator fan and subsequently the air conditioning will fail. The Ad-blue heater will fail. The high pressure fuel pump will likely fail. These are all very expensive repairs.
I'll not buy a Volkswagen again.
Schultz
Schultz, Bristol, RI, 01/17/2022
2013 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
Of all the cars I've owned over 60 years( and there have been many ), this Passat has been the most dependable, reliable and least troublesome. I will hate to part with it if and when I have to.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat S Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:High-quality cabin
- Pro:refined and quiet ride
- Pro:available fuel-efficient turbodiesel engine
- Pro:top safety scores
- Pro:strong V6 engine.
- Con:Lackadaisical throttle response
- Con:below-average braking distances.
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