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4.88 out of 5 stars

Redefines sport touring sedan

kevorkjan, 11/22/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat W8 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a great sport touring sedan. It is very nimble and has excellent "street habits". I would strongly recommend to anyone. The AWD system is superb. Tiptronic does the job quite well. If you are looking for a 4 dr sedan to provide "double duty" - family sedan and performance car - then this is it!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

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rocky, 01/25/2009
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've now owned 2 passats now and what a joke! I fell in love with my first one (2000 model) and I although I loved it, thought I may had just gotten a "bad" car. After consistent repairs, I decided to try another newer version. I got a 2002 and same thing; if one things not messing up, it's another. The car looks good and goes fast, other than that, it offers nothing but a waste of time and money. I am very sad to have to report this!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

So far, so good

clekezarke, 10/23/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Thougth we were gonna get another Trailblazer, but test drove the Passat because of the Edmunds review. Wow. No comparison. The handling, pickup, and braking are far superior to the 'Blazer. As for room, there is plenty. This is a solid car. We got most of the bells and whistles on ours and are very happy thus far. Careful though, it can be a little too fun to drive as is evidenced by that little citation from a jealous traffic officer!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

An absolute steal!

JiggyJoe, 10/01/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat W8 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Currently leasing this car at dealer price of 31K. Was used as a demo, but what 2002 W8 wasn't? Beautiful ride, excellent stability, decent power. Absolutley the best car I've ever driven, however I may be biast since I've been a VW owner for 5 years.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Oil burner

ldanks, 02/21/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I fell in love with the awesome look and style of this car. (Fatal Mistake). From the day I drove off from the dealership, I've grown to dislike this vehicle. Above 45 mph it shook, and vibrated. After 970 miles it burned 1 quart of oil. The dealership advised me that was within the proper range of oil consumption. I was told that it comsumes oil rather than burns oil..go figure. I have a Nissan Sentra with 210,000 miles and has never burned a drop of oil. Needless to say this is my last VW product. It is a beautiful car, but the beauty in this car is truly only skin deep. I leave it in the garage and drive my nissan, saves on oil. Hope to unload the Passat soon...

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