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Used 2002 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best car under $30,000

C-Dev, 04/12/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Blows away the competition in overall performance, value, and fit/ finish. You may pay a bit less for a Toyota or Honda, but they're so boring...they don't have that solid, fun, German feel. It may not be a high-performance sport sedan like a BMW, but you're not gonna find a Bimmer this size for this price.

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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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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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5 out of 5 stars

Fun car to drive

Stephanie L, 05/22/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The experience at the dealer wasn't so great, but this car is definitely worth the money and trouble. The car looks like a luxury car, but the price is not. It produces great power (190 horse power), and it has a great look that makes some heads turn. I have had my eyes set on this car since the first time I saw it on the road.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Just do it

Driversfound, 08/21/2003
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

43,000 miles in 18 months and not a single problem. Very comfortable on long trips, and never had it to the dealer for anything other than an oil change.

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