Used 1997 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Consumer Reviews
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Anybody Want to Buy My Passat Wagon?
poskarp, 02/03/2007
1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Although purchased used, this car was great until it reached its fifth birthday. Over the last five years this car has nickeled and dimed (or more accurately $500 and $1,000) us to death, especially with the pesky check engine light that has been diagnosed at least three times. I've put more into this wagon over the last five years than I did for my last two Toyotas which had double the mileage. So much for my European love affair, I'm going back to the orient where my cars have been reliable to over 150,000 miles
Stay away!
A.W., 06/29/2002
1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Too many problems to specify. This car has been in the shop more times than all the other cars I have owned combined. The electrical system has failed numerous times. The sunroof track has broken four times. The AC and vent system has malfunctioned since I bought the vehicle. Luckily I purchased a used car warranty with the purchase. I have most definitely gotten my money's worth. I have heard from others who have also owned 1997 Passat wagons who have had as negative experiences as I. I am very VERY disappointed.
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DSL, 08/09/2002
1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have been really happy with my 1997 Volkswagon Passat Wagon. The only feature that I don't like is the electronic locking system which freezes every winter. Otherwise, it's a fun and good handling car.
Hate this VW Passat
Hate my VW, 01/24/2003
1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
How can I describe the worst car experience of my life. We bought this car used in '99 with 60K miles on it. Admittedly, we have driven many many highway miles and the car now has 196K on it but everything, everything has broken. We've replaced the brakes four times, two "super reliable Audi" transmissions (don't buy that sales feature), constant problems with door handles, constant front end problems, etc etc. We thought the car was cool and powerful- the best compromise for a growing family buying a station wagon. What we ended up with was a huge money pit that has not had the check engine light off for more than a week since we bought it.
Lack of Quality
NA, 12/09/2005
1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.