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Used 1999 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.25 out of 5 stars

used to love her

Anonymous, 12/08/2010
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had my 99 Passat for about 2 years. She has well over 200,00 miles and i have had no engine problems. however, i have replaced the drive axle for the second time in about 4 months. I'm still not positive if the first replacement was defective or if there is an unlying issue with the car. Other than that however, i have absolutly no complaints!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Luv this turbo

Dorito4, 10/16/2010
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

So, I bought my 99 Passat gls 1.8l turbo, a few months ago and I gatta say I luv this car it runs great and i haven't had a problem with it. its not super good on gas but its ok. In this car i have done so many fun stuff, from drifting it, and just putting the pedal to the floor and the car is still good. gotta luv this car

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2.75 out of 5 stars

99 passat dont buy a used one!!!

nay92, 09/04/2011
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan
1 of 8 people found this review helpful

soooo i purchased this car with a little over 160,000 on it from ..this is the worst car by far to buy. only way i would ever buy this car again is it its complelty NEW..matienance on this car is soooooo high its crazy. i bought it for $3,250 and put more money into this car then what i bought it for...replaced both catalytic convertors ..o2 sensors.. coil packs...motor mounts..new tires...etc..it was misfiring its just ridiouls when they say everything thing that looks good isnt they are not lying!! just dont buy a used one dont even waste your money...the man that worked on my car said dont ever buy a foreign car over 100,000 miles because you will have to get everything replaced !!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

satisfied customer

lead foot, 05/30/2002
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

What a pleasure to drive! Aside from a few minor interior design flaws as mentioned by other Edmunds reviewers (cup holders, power jack, lack of stereo controls on steering wheel, and lack of lighting on the stereo control panel), we have been very pleased with our recently purchased Passat. We have an appreciation for power and pick up, having sold an Accord LX manual. Love the triptronics!! Compared the V6 to a Volve S70, and there is no comparison. A great buy!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

No more VW

NomoreVW, 06/02/2009
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Purchased from neighbor 2 years into 3 year lease. All I've ever owned are VW's. Passat is a pleasure to drive. However, over 8 years, I've had many problems even with only 77,000 miles. No AM reception, trunk doesn't open even manually (i.e. without keyless entry) due to a faulty latch, water leaks into the trunk lid and then drips into the trunk when the lid is opened; air conditioning stopped working - dealer said the vent system needed to be realigned, the power windows stopped working and the entire control box had to be replaced, first clutch replaced at only 30,000 (other VW's I've owned were at closer to 70,000). No more VW's for this driver.

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