Used 1991 Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1991 Passat, so we've included reviews for other years of the Passat since its last redesign.
91 PAssat breaks more than it works
RIchie, 08/17/2002
1991 Volkswagen Passat GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as my first car...what a nightmare. The car stereo is immpossible to change and if you do change it, it will cost you an arm and a leg. There are new problems with my particular passat every week (literally). Brakes, timing belts, cooling system, you name it, it can go wrong with this car.
Its Nice
Skorpos, 05/17/2002
1991 Volkswagen Passat GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great Car. If you find one with fairly low miles(100K-115K), I would say at least take a look! Make sure to check what options it has! Its not a off-the- line-rocket, but she moves when the Tach hits 3,000rpm. (134hp & 134lb-ft towing a 3,000-lb car)
Worst car I have ever owned
eddot, 07/29/2003
1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is been the most unreliable car. I bought it at 85k and put on 50k. I have spent over $13k (not counting gas and insurance) on it. It has stranded us 4 times. Every time I fix something expensive, I would think, now it will be okay for a while. It is very expen$ive to fix, and the same things go wrong. The automatic transmission is terrible and it has been replaced by VW at 50k (before I owned it) and rebuilt by VW at 110k while I owned it. The transmission is so bad, there are no used ones available. The fuel pump and pre-pump have failed at least twice each. The power windows are weak. I could go on all night. Stay away from this car!!!
expensive to repair
Agatha, 08/03/2002
1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Generally we like this car. Expensive to repair - although once repaired it is ok. Comfortable to drive, good mileage, easy handling. We would not buy another Passat because they are simply too expensive. We know someone who has a 1996 and they think it is a money pit.
VW Passat Wagon is So So
Brian, 07/21/2006
1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Three transmissions and lots of aggravation later I've finally decided to give up. No more VWs for me. That's it. A car should be built to last and not give the kind of trouble that VWs give. I'm going to get a Honda for my next vehicle. VW service was expensive and the work was not good on a number of occasions.
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