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runs forever
carracer, 06/17/2005
1996 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had this 1996 passat since it was brand new and it's been in the shop no more than 3 or 4 times. I have the car in a manual (I hate automatics) and the ORIGINAL clutch is still working perfectly. There's a little rust on the drivers side door, but I live in a heavily salted part of Vermont, so that's understandable. The fuel economy is great for such an old car (28-34 mpg). The gearing gets a little iffy on the highway with a 4 cylinder (it does 70mph at 3200 rpm). Overall a really nice car with a great audio system in a car that refuses to fail.
NEVER AGAIN!
nofear, 07/17/2002
1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Sedan
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I will never buy a VW again. I can't believe how much $$$ I've spent repairing this car - even the guy at garage says he can't believe how often he sees me. It's in the shop as I write this! Sure its kinda fun drive, but I'm not having any fun at all driving a rental yet again while the suspension and air conditioner compressor replaced. Got luck when the transmission went at about 100 miles to go on my drive train warranty. NEVER AGAIN!
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tyler, 09/06/2008
1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Sedan
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
As almost all reviews have implied this car is too expensive to service and problems are constant. VW should have recalled the entire car. Yes, great V6 engine but definitely a real headache and expensive to repair.
'96 GLX---What Reliability?!
DSL2, 06/12/2002
1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Probably the most unreliable car I've ever owned. Automatic transmission problems galore. Build quality is mediocore. Cheap afterthought cup holders. The ABS light is always coming on. Severe acceleration issues. Leaks oil (gaskets have been replaced several times). Ride is harsh, and fuel mileage isn't the greatest (about 14-16 in the city, and 18-23 on the highway). On the upside, everyone thinks the car is a Volvo.
Very Reliable
legionpk, 01/16/2013
1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car is very reliable. the power of germany engineering. i love my 96 vw passat glx. it takes me any where. proud owner. i will keep it and drive it till it disintergrates or the tires fly off or the doors fly off