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Phil Jon, 12/04/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Passat GLS 4cyl Auto in Aug02.The 3rd day the "premium" sterio "Monsoon" stopped working.Got that fixed.In the 3rd month car started vibrating uncontrollably.The dealer said the ignition coil has to be replaced & there is a backlog of orders for the ignition coil.Time to get me a replacement??Anywhere between 2 weeks to 5 months.And the dealer located in NY said they couldnt give me a loaner car.So I had to call the VW.10 min. of haggling over the phone got me a rental car.Now I drive an Alero and my 25,000$ VW is still with the dealer.More problem fuel.VW suggests octane rating,92 & above.Dealers suggests octane rating of 87!!
Fantastic car!
gslippy, 06/06/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the best all-around car I've ever owned. VW has gotten the formula just right for this level of vehicle. I shopped for quality, but as a very tall driver (6'7"), I needed headroom, too. Nothing surpasses the Beetle in that area, but has plenty. I found the Jetta too small. The 30-valve V6 is fantastic. I found the 1.8T to require some retraining to deal with the power surge and slight turbo whine. The V6 gave me a much smoother car without the care and feeding required for a turbo. The Passat's concern for safety is impressive, with airbags everywhere. Overall, Volkswagen's attention to details in this vehicle is tremendous.
What can I say, I love it.
adsell, 03/27/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
For the money this car is very high on my list for quality. The performance is exception for a small 4 cylinder engine. So far fuel economy is very good, especially if I keep my foot off the gas! When the turbo kick's in you can see the MPG go down but even then the average fuel consumptions stay good. Speaking of turbo: I feel confident entering the freeway getting up to speed with little effort from the willing engine.
MAHOGANY
HUNTER492@AOL.COM, 03/25/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH ENJOYMENT OUT OF DRIVING MY NEW PASSAT.IT'S ATTRACTIVE SO IT ATTACTS ATTENTION. SMOOTH RIDING AND A HOST OF ACCOMMODATIONS. I'M VERY PLEASE TO BE A OWNER. I'M ECSTATIC!
Best In Class
jimbolikesvw, 05/24/2003
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased GLX Sedan 18 months ago, and put on 29K miles. Next month, my wife gets one :o). The car handles great - tight steering, nice pickup while it runs quiet and smooth. The shifting is smooth and shift throw short. I have made many trips to the home deport with this car and have fit stacks of 8' 2x4s and 2x6s in it with the rear seat folded down. Power seats are nice too. Build is solid. This car does 100 mph in 3rd gear. It does everything I could want it to do..