Used 2000 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Consumer Reviews
Car Guy loves it!
I'm a car guy and I've owned some great ones (and a few not so great ones). I had high expectations of this car, since it was by far the most I'd ever had to pay for one, and it has exceeded my expectations. Excellent ride, handling, comfort. We've drive a family of 5 loaded to the hilt 550 miles and got out feeling like we had flown. I can't believe some of the bad reviews here - build quality doesn't vary that much in VWs - they must work at Mazda dealers! Own an Audi for thousands less. This car is absolute best in class!
Please pass on this car
Leased this vehicle in a pinch- and wish I had taken more time. Dealer played many games on financing and I should have walked then! Want out of my lease and despite all the folks raving over Passats I am weary. Would help if I could like a 2003- as the dealer is playing more games to incent me to stick with it. Burned once.....
- GLX V6 SedanMSRP: $4,295158 mi away
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A lot of fun for your money
My wie and I have had this car for 3 years with no problems and a lot of fun. It is a great long distance traveller, very comfortable, plus it's very quick when you need it (merging in NJ ridiculous traffic, fighting your way through NYC). Car does not handle cold morning (anything below 0 degrees F) startups well -- you have to coax it a bit in the deep winter. It handles like a dream -- I can tell you, as a former Ferrari owner, well, no, it's not a Ferrari, but the 6 cyl GLS version is very agile for a sedan.
It has been a GREAT car!
I designed my Passat online and waited for it's arrival across the pond. It has been totally reliable -- never any problems...now 70,000 miles later. I own it and a MINI. Love em both.
Couldn't Be Happier
No wonder Consumer Reports has picked this as the best car in its class for several years running. Quick as a Maxima, rated safer than a Volvo, quiet as a Camry, handles almost as well as a BMW and rides better. This is my first VW. I have owned Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, GM, Ford, and Chrysler. This car is the best.