Used 2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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144,000 miles and counting
txsaggie1, 11/26/2009
Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as it looks cool inside and outdoor with super comfy seats. Overall, I have been pleased and I plan on driving it until it dies. Get the V6 engine! Much more reliable than V4. (I've also never used Premium gas. 87 octane works fine.) Interior and exterior has worn well. Seats are comfy. Ride is quite and comfortable. Paint looks great. But I've had electrical issues similar to others: Headlights burn out often, dashboard and panel lights go out. Repairs are expensive, and some maintenance can only be done at dealerships. If you are buying a used one, make sure you are aware of the VW timing belt/water pump replacement at 105,000 mile-- it's $1300.
Roomy & fun!
Deutschmobilers, 04/26/2004
Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The wagon replaced an Audi A4, to better lug around 2 kids & their hockey gear. We gave up a scant amount of interior luxury, and an imperceptible amount of performance, for more room & lots of fun. The engine burned a bit of oil irregularly, for which we got the "measure it again" run-around, and the electrical system needed tweaking, but it was a minor nuisance overall. This car went to 65000 miles in 2.5 years, and we traded it in for the 2004 model.
a first class LEMON
rnm442aol.com, 08/19/2003
Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Broke down (lost power) the day I bought it brand new. Was in the shop for 2 weeks..replaced entire electrical system. Lost power 6 times since then..oil system problems...tensioner..I feel TOTALLY UNSAFE in this car. VW will do nothing. I'll never buy another VW Worst car I ever had Dick MArshall Pittsburgh
Stay Away
Duane Kimball, 12/07/2003
Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have had this car 3 years. Bought it new. The steering column has frozen twice and had to be replaced. The tires were bald after 23,000 miles. The rotors went at 40,000 miles and the rear calipers froze at the same time. VW's warranty had expired and they didn't even offer sympathy. This car is unreliable.
Caution Germans don't do Electronics
Gene, 03/17/2008
Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Over $6000 in repairs, thank goodness I bought an extended warranty. Mostly electronic, including power seat, heated seat, heated seat control, dash instruments, check engine light, climate control temp electronics, cv boots, leaking camshaft seal. Would buy again if it came with a 100K warranty, otherwise forget it. Really a shame because it looks good, rides good, handles good, has plenty of power.