Used 1999 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Love It!
Matt, 01/02/2008
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan
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Going on 10 years with this car and I love it as much as the day in 1997 I knew I'd own one. I've always seen VW's as cars that require more than average maintenance, so i'm not surprised at having to have work done. The car drives great, looks great, and (knock on wood) will be with me for many more years.
Wanna Love My Passat, but...
Wex, 07/07/2002
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan
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All the great german engineering went into mechanics, not fit. The drive is fast and smooth with great handling. Interior fit and finish is TERRIBLE. I have had knobs fall off all over, all of the interior felt is peeling off the B and C columns, and the roof is drooping. I expected better from a car just breaking 40,000. Squeaks and creaks are all over the car, including the well knowns "middle of the air vent" creak at about 35k. Great car to drive, but if you like quality and attention paid to construction, consider another car. If you just worry about the drive, on the other hand, best bargain around.
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VW Needed to Provide Lemon-Aid
VW, 09/13/2008
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan
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Ours is a single owner 1999 Passat. Problems started the first month and thousands of dollars later, they continue. We have had 2 major brake repairs. We have had a number of electrical problems ranging from irritating-- the trunk latch, the dashboard lights and emergency sounds, the rider's side window--to completely unreliable--the ignition, the starter. The undercarriage panel fell off while we were driving. The wiper fluid reservoir has a hole in it, the oil reservoir leaks. Lots of small plastic pieces inside have broken or fallen off. The car has had to be towed more than the total of all of the cars we've owned in 25 years of marriage and it only has 55,000 miles on it.
Worst car EVER!
SLC71, 06/04/2009
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan
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BUYER BEWARE! Almost everything has broken (mult. times) on this car ($8K in 6 y - not incl. maint). Mechanics say they see this all the time w/ Passats & VERY spendy to fix! *CRAZY low clearance - 3 belly boots & 2 oil pans *Window motors - repaired/replaced chronically *Doors/locks w/ chronic problems (cylinders, housings, mech., elect., etc.) *Faulty factory sunroof leads to flooding & since electrical is in the floor behind driver, this shorts out the comf. cxl module. *Turn lights have poor quality plastic causing lights to fall out (has happened 3x on each side) *Misc. crap in & out breaks and falls off (latches, dials, etc.) *Mechanic refers to it as "The Dutchman & The Dike"
Shocked at the problems you all have
Tommy D., 09/18/2010
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
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I bought the car new in late 99. 4cyl tubo with 5 speed. Didn't take the greatest care of it and still driving it into the ground. Only issue was the timing belt which cost me $1200 when it blew on the freeway at 100k miles which was just over the suggested change amount. Tip for everyone-DO NOT TAKE THE CAR TO A DEALER! Someone mentioned you have to have the battery changed at a dealer. What crap.I changed all mine and I am no mechanic. Also, premium gas, you are kidding! U don't need it, never used it once. I have $185k and have spent about $2500 on maintenance over 10 years. Simple oil changes-$35 and a brake job for $200 ea 5 years or so. On my 3rd set of costco tires. be smarter!