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Used 2002 Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Car!

passatlover, 02/26/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
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I hated to become a station wagon mom, but I tell you, I love this car! We have a beetle, too, and I love them both!

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Fancy looking cheap build

ArtVladi, 10/06/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I think VW earned attention primarily because of fancy looks. The poerformance and build quality are mediocre compared to other vehicles. The interior and exterior scratches easily because of cheap materials used. The car is slow and consumes excessive amounts of premium fuel. It slows down very quickly like a farm tractor as soon as you release the acceleration.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great car with poor mileage.

LD, 06/09/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Great car, but I am very disappointed in the mileage. I don't get 20 to 21 miles per locally and 26 miles per long distance was the best I ever got. When I am at 250 miles clocked, I keep getting gas messages and beeps.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

This car rocks

robmmorris, 04/22/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I love this car. It came with every feature my wife and I wanted, including side air bags. The cloth seats are extremely comfortable, even on day-long rides. It handles well. It is rock solid in nasty rain. I could go on and on. Let's just say that if I were trading my Miata, I would get another Passat Wagon.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

What fun!

Joecool, 02/27/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I've been driving this card just a month and I love it. My husband, who bought a Camry 8 months ago is now jealous. It is a very peppy car to drive. I am afraid I'll get my first speeding ticket. Like anything else, it's not perfect. There isn't much storage space and the gas mileage as well as the cost of premiun gas is also an issue. Nevertheless, it's fun!

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