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Wolf in Sheeps clothing
Andreas, 08/08/2009
2003 Volkswagen Passat W8 4Motion AWD 4dr Wagon (4.0L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've only had my Passat one month so I wont comment on reliability. This car has everything; power, style, innovative features, comfort, I could go on and on. I love the exhaust resonance when I start it up and the fact that you can open and close all windows with the key in the door and the rain sensing wipers and the headlight sprayers and the fastened down floormats and of course the tiptronic. I would recommend this car to anyone.
Another Volkswagen Bust
DDevi, 10/24/2004
2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is possibly the worst car I have ever driven. At eight months old the vehicle needed a new transmission. Shortly thereafter I have had purge valve problems, a blown speaker, and at twenty two thousand miles the fuel pump went along with the rear brakes (rotors and pads). A completely unreliable vehicle. I will never look at another VW.
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Love the Car but...
2much2do, 01/24/2006
2003 Volkswagen Passat GLX Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLX has good pickup, but the transmission shifts into 5th gear way too soon. Also, I have had problems with the front and rear ashtrays not working. Overall I still love the car. Its ride is smooth, it has good acceleration, clean lines, and is a very sharp car! The interior is awesome! I love the heated leather seats. It is very roomy, even for five adults. It also has great trunk space. It is easy to speed in, as the car just seems to float the faster you go. I have put about 15,000 miles on it with few problems.
I've loved my used Volks
Lilly, 07/07/2010
2003 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my 2003 GLX 4-motion Volkswagen. I think it looks great, it drives great, and I love the way it handles. Only problem I have in Salt Lake City, Utah is the dealership is the last place I want to take it after having a problem with a recall on the fuel pump--which they insisted I should have them replace since it was free! and two days later when I was going up a hill, the car stopped on me and I had to be towed. I guess the "new" fuel pump was defective. The dealership in Sandy, UT also told me I needed a new serpentine belt when they had just replaced it within a year. I have found an independent repair shop in SLC now that I trust; otherwise I would never want a Volks in SLC, Ut
What a Mistake!
Karen, 10/07/2009
2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When I purchased this car new in 2003, it was my first experience with a Volkswagon. I now now it will be my last. The first month the starter went and I was without a car for days. I unfortunately continued to bring the car to the dealership and never got out of there under $1000, even for routine service. The recalls have been numerous, and my pants actually caught fire with the lovely heated seats prior to the recall. I recently replaced an axle, and now I am told I may need a new transmission. I don't even have 80,000 mile yet. My back doors do not unlock, the handle came off the glovebox, the alarm no longer sounds when I leave the lights on, the sunroof gets stuck open, ....on and on..