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Used 2003 Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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3.38 out of 5 stars

Don't buy if you drive a lot

R.S., 07/08/2008
2003 Volkswagen Passat GLX Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
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I got exactly what I wanted with this car. Comfort and good quality. It's quiet as well, and designed well inside. From the outside it's boring (which is fine with me, but bad if you drive to impress). But the build quality is excellent. The finish resists minor bumps and scratches. I had a minor fender bender and it didn't even scratch the bumper. It has three really bad points, though. First, it has terrible mileage (14 miles/gallon around town, which gets pricey when you also have to use 91 octane fuel ). Second, the fuel tank is small, so I only get 190 miles per tank. Last, the steering wheel takes a lot of effort to turn. That's fine with me, but my wife won't drive it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I'm Hooked

ILuVmyVW, 09/23/2002
2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Just turned in my 99 Passat for a 2003. I love this car! Why spend the extra money for an Audi? Hondas can't compare. Smooth ride, excellent handling, excellent braking, safety - bar none, looks and feels like a luxury car.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

sub audi

Bartosz, 02/14/2003
2003 Volkswagen Passat GLX Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
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The Passat is as well built as his richer brother Audi, and the GLX on which everything is "standard" is a bargain whereas BMW or Audi would cost me 40k with same options. No brainer.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Comfy!!

JCLMD03, 02/13/2003
2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Wow! What a nice Car! I like it. It's Comfy and Solid. I'm having so much fun driving my Passat. The feeling of Luxury in affordable and reasonable price.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great so far :)

nmallya, 09/26/2002
2003 Volkswagen Passat GLX Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
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So far running great..all of 5 days old

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