Used 1992 Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews
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A joy to drive
RyeGuy, 05/22/2003
1991 Volkswagen Passat GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i have had this car for less than a year, and it's an absolute joy to drive. i have the 5 speed version, and recommend that everyone learn how to drive a manual transmission. I've had a few minor maintenance issues with the car, but nothing serious considering there is over 280,000 KM on it. Engine still has excellent compression.
Road Trips Are Great
VW_Cruiser, 11/15/2006
1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1990 Passat for my first car, and I don't regret it. Petunia May, (her name) is an awesome highway car, but it is hard to park in tight areas. Other than that, I love it. I had to do some break repairs to it which cost an arm and a leg, but to me that is wear and tear parts. They are going to need attention one time or another in any car you buy.
Never again
ironhacker, 08/21/2002
1992 Volkswagen Passat GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I drove VW cars (with good results) for 10 years prior to buying a new 1992 Passat. This car had more problems than every other car I have ever owned -- combined! One expensive repair after another. Premature failure of: power windows, sunroof, fuel pump, battery, clutch, exhaust, and head gasket. All except the sunroof was out-of-warranty (at Pentagon prices, of course). Every month it was another ($500) trip to the dealer. This car barely outlived the loan. Eventually I realized that I was paying for a new car without actually driving one, so I traded in the Passat for a non-VW car.
Running Great
mcs, 10/26/2002
1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my passat with 140,000 miles on it and it was immaculate. It runs great and nothing has gone wrong with it yet. Great value. Front wheel drive is great in snow and the car is generally fun to drive with a fast yet rock solid feel. Nice factory exhaust tip and exhaust. Acceleration is a bit slow, but that is expected for a car of this size with 140 horsepower. Super smooth ride. 110 mph feels as smooth as 60 does. Gas mileage is about 25 mpg. Overall, I'd reccomend this car to anyone who wants a sporty sedan with plenty of room to boot.
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.
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