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Sporty but unreliable
So Cal Passat Driver, 09/05/2002
1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
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Our Passat is like a race car; great high-performance fun to drive, but spends a lot of time in the mechanic's pit. Since buying ours in 1997 problems weve had include: 7 power window repairs; 4 oil leak repairs (still leaks oil); peeling interior door handles (replaced twice, still peeling); side-mirror control failure (twice); heater core failure; alternator failure; air conditioning failure (still doesn't workreal fun in summer!); check engine light regularly comes on (VW dealer will then charge you to fix problem, then the light comes on again as you're driving away-- 6 times so far for us, and the light is on again).
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aja_614, 12/01/2003
1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Sedan
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This car has a good amount of power. The space in side the car is much more than you will expect.
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See all 0 listingsMight be the best car I've owned.
Marc-n-Judy, 01/19/2004
1997 Volkswagen Passat TDi 4dr Sedan
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Purchased this car from the 1st owner, with 148,000 miles on it. Have driven it daily, with little or no trouble. Might be the best all around car I have ever owned! Waiting for VW to bring the new Passat (or Toureg) to the U.S. with diesel, plan to buy another when they do!
Reliable Daily Driver
Northern VA Passat , 09/19/2002
1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Sedan
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I bought my 97 Passat with 15,000 miles, it now has 34,000. I have not had one problem, other than bad factory tires. This car works perfectly, and is a good family, or commuter car. It is very bouncy however, not meant for hard cornering. It is quiet and luxury is at hand. A good buy.
Lack of Quality
NA, 12/09/2005
1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
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I bought my 1997 Volkswagen Passat new in 1997 after having good luck with a 1989 Golf. However, the Passat has been of poor quality and I will never purchase another VW. Problems include the door handles, power windows and front end (tie rods, bearings). I get nervous when the "check engine light" is not on (faulty air pump, does not impact drving). It is a great handling car, it is roomy and I like the VR6 engine with the 5-speed manual transmission. I am at 135,000 miles and the next major repair will force me into a Honda or Toyota dealership.