Used 2000 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Expensive Upkeep
Passat, 01/09/2007
2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
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First off, emissions workshop showed up during our warranty, but Volkswagen jerked us around, and we have paid at least $2,500 in three separate attempts to unsuccessfully repair the emissions issues. Now it also has ABS brake problems and both of the front windows don't work. The cup holders are jammed/broken, the rubber handles are peeling, both front turn signal lights broke off, the side-mirror control broke off. I swear integral parts to this car are made of brittle plastic. You are forced to pay a premium for synthetic oil and premium gasoline. I thought VWs were great cars but I was thinking of the VWs in the 80s. It does drive pretty well, but I am worried about making inspection AGAIN.
Can't wait to get rid of it!
TiredofVW, 04/05/2003
2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
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I leased this Passat (having leased before)and was confident that I was choicing a top rated vehicle. Within the short two year warranty, the car was in the shop for various issues: rear cup holder broke, rpm needle jumps while stopped at lights, loud noise from wheel well when making tight turns. So of course once the warranty ended, more problems arose: check engine light came on for "no apparent reason," rpm needle jumps worse than before, foul smell if the heater is on, defroster doesn't work. I babied this car with the best gas, regular service, and garaged it. I'm extremely disappointed and am counting the days to give the car back to VW.
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passat lemon
jgl, 10/28/2002
2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan
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I have driven this car for two years, gives a superb drive, lots of room and easy to handle. I have had continual problems with the radiator, engine leaks, ball joints, rotors, and overall engine problems. Gas mileage is poor. Car is just unreliable.
Passat is mediocre
Konjo, 03/29/2005
2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
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VW uses very low quality materials. Interior peices wear very fast (especially door handle coatings). Check engine light is always on. Tie rods and control arms, oil system, sensors, vacuum hoses are major problems you will likely encounter with this car.
Great Ride, But Will Cost You In Repairs
reilly, 03/22/2007
2000 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4dr Sedan
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I love driving this car, and I pay dearly for it. This car is in the shop every other month. The enginge consumes and leaks oil. My engine and emissions lights have been on for three years. Don't waste your money, the dealers charge to turn them off, and they will be back on in weeks. Don't replace your O2 sensors either. Thay are too expensive and the computer will default the sensor anyway. I have had wheel bearings, radiator, tie rods, cv joints, vacume lines, and the list goes on. Over $7500 in 6 years not including brakes timing belt and tune ups. VW you have lost my business. This car is a money pit.