Used 1999 Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews
Used Passat for sale
Nice car to drive but...
Integraguy1995, 10/27/2009
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
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I've always driven Hondas and Toyotas and when my wife bought her Passat used with 95k, I was expecting a decent vehicle from VW as well. Boy was I wrong. "German engineering" in this case means that everything was engineered to fail at 100,000 miles. We paid $8,500 for this car two years ago and have put $6,000 into in repairs since. The timing belt and water pump were expected but when we had to replace the power steering rack, strut mounts, all four window regulators and had to fork over absurd money for German-made synthetic oil and filters to keep the turbo from blowing out, we were not pleased to say the least. Can't wait to get rid of this thing for a Honda or Toyota.
service sucks!!!!
uggghhhhh!!!!!!!, 09/20/2002
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
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Don't buy this car unless you already have a good mechanic. vw dealership service sucks. Car has some flimsy features that malfunctioned less than a year of ownership. the other reviews were probably written by vw salesmen. the car is okay but there is no support from vw or dealerships after ownership...service really, really sucks!!
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This is a Real Man's Car
tommy, 10/22/2005
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan
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I just bought my 1999 Passat three days ago, and it has well over 100,000 miles on it. I bought it from the original owner who kept the car as clean as a show room model car. I have a 2.8 litre V6 30 valve engine with a rare 5-speed transmission. I also have heated front seats, heated side mirrors, leather, sunroof, rear window shade, and every option I believe you can get. The 5-speed transmission is well worth the time, as I like 4 door performance sedans, the Maxima was another choice that I was considering, but when it comes to build quality and ride, i think the Passat took it hands down. On the highway the car is nearly flawless, hearing nothing but the sound of your own voice saying how happy you are to own this machine. I will buy another Passat.
Great for the first 3-4 years...
BigK, 01/20/2004
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan
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Nearly problem free for about 3.5 years, but then a variety of SMALL issues came up: bad O2 sensor, belt tensioner, lights on dash burned out, etc. Various things that are annoyances, but don't affect the car's driving.
great car
crowdlr, 09/23/2002
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
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Very good performance, safety and looks great! The cup holder is the only drawback, but it does work.