Used 1998 Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews
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Long-Time VW Owner Disgusted!
RKW, 08/25/2006
1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am ready to junk my 1998 VW Passat and am mad at VW's poor reliability and pathetic customer service. I bought my first new VW in 1971 and still have a 1979 VW Campmobile that I bought new. Because of my total dissatisfaction with VW customer service I will never buy another VW and recommend that you don't either. I bought my Passat new and have 90,000 miles on it. I love to drive the car and the economy and performance are great. However, I've had all the fit and finish problems, electrical problems, etc. Over a year ago VW had a recall on lower control arms, which I had checked by a dealer in 12/05. In 6/06 noises lead to a $2,500 estimate from VW for the control arms. VW customer service says sorry. I am gone forever!
Love My Car!
Need for Speed, 05/04/2006
1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new and have loved every minute of driving since I purchased it. I had a problem with a stick going through the radiator that was expensive to fix. Also, the cruise control just died but that is the only other problem I've had. I drive in a "spirited" fashion and the car has always had the energy to respond. I get 28.9 mpg and use regular gas. Based in my experience with this car, I'd buy 5 more. It is such fun to drive -- and has more than enough room for me. It is a versatile car since the split rear seats fold down. I've amazed people with what I've been able to fit in the back. I also do regular maintenance when called for; even my mechanics love to drive my car.
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Dredoggs, 01/16/2004
1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Passat is a very nice car if you treat it right. Everyone at school comments on my car, and my boss wants to steal it!
Bad car no bisquet
loucfd, 03/23/2008
1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When we first bought this car we loved it. Then the honeymoon was over. The car got real buggy fast. It has been a relentless pain in the a**. Electrical system problems all you can eat style. Door locks and alarm problems are annoying but the ecu/ecm problems are the real killer. Cha ching bring your checkbook or if it is real bad hope your credit line is impressive. The suspension is a nice drive till you have to fix it, then wow how much did you say that was gonna cost. Do yourself a favor if your wife falls in love with one of these. Promise to let her have another baby or divorce her. Either would be cheaper than owning one of these cars.
Never again
JC, 05/12/2007
1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new in 1998. Will never buy another VW. Electrically unreliable (locks, windows, interior lights, wipers, radio), underpowered and expensive to maintain. The only reason I haven't gotten rid of it is I hate car payments and it's paid for. However, I am considering bailing out soon. Stay away from this car.
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