Used 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Unreliable yet built like a tank
weatherman07, Norwich, CT, 10/29/2012
Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
This is my second Passat wagon - I'm trying to sell it. I have no idea why I decided to subject myself to another used VW after my experience with the first one. Don't get me wrong - new/nearly new (3-4 years old) VWs are great cars; they're reliable, luxurious..etc. But after they hit the 5 year mark, they go to hell. I heard a saying once that a check engine light is a beacon to let you know you're driving a VW, and that certainly rings true. It's always on and always very expensive to fix. The car does feel very solid and is good in the snow. The engine is slow to accelerate and gets mediocre gas mileage.
Nice car, not a German camry or accord
sprajapati, 03/08/2002
Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Alternate for BMW 325 or Mercedes C 240. Better than Camry, much better than Accord.
An excellent choice for AWD
jd749, 08/20/2007
Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car used after a good experience with a 2003 Turbo Jetta. Refined and quiet are good descriptors of this one. It is a bit heavy. The AWD is good; just make sure you have good tires. I would've liked the W8, but I don't mind the proven VR6, even if it is a bit sluggish. It has plenty of torque to haul 5 adults and pull a jetski. The interior is quiet, and looks like-new after five years. Heated seats are the best in the industry! Great styling too! You can get 27mpg+ if you don't drive like a maniac on the highway - even at 65mph!
A Keeper!
Too Tall, 05/09/2004
Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This wagon is an ideal vehicle for almost anyone. It'll carry four in total comfort, five in a pinch, and haul stuff in the rear that sedans can't match. And, with AWD, it does it in all but the worst blizzards. Performance-wise, it keeps up with all but the hottest performers on the road. The car is two years old, and I'm still getting complements on how nice it is and admiring looks from other motorists.
Worth every penny
douglasu1, 09/11/2003
Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When the W8 first appeared last year, many of the reviews were extremely unhelpful, focusing on "who is going to pay almost $40K for a VW" rather than the substantive qualities of this unique vehicle. I have driven this car for 18 months now and have absolutely no complaints. Fact is, there is no other vehicle that remotely comes close to matching this car's standard features for anything like the price. It looks and drives better than the A6. I have no idea why VW doesn't market the car more heavily in the U.S., but I for one am happy to keep the secret. People who know about cars like this car.
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