Used 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Steve A, 01/07/2008
Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car has had repeated issues with brakes (5 incidents). Electrical problems with doors, set heaters, fuel pump issue. Repeated Check Engine Light warnings with repeated assurances that it was a computer "glitch". Only after the car was out of warranty did they agree to change the charcoal cannister (at my expense) which resolved the issue that plagued me for a year! I wasted too much time on this car. Would not buy another VW product based on service experience. Rear brakes are too thin and the fuel economy is appalling.
cool car dude
mtbstevo, 12/05/2004
Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for a year, and I still get compliments. This car feels like luxury (even though it has cloth seats) is a pleasure to drive. I drove it almost 800 miles in one day, and the miles just flew by (averaged over 80mph no problem). Had a head gasket leak, but VW replaced it no questions. It's been running pretty strong otherwise, although the electronic ignition hesitates in cold temps (<40). The car is very responsive on the highway and almost has that "driving on rails" german feel to it, and the cabin is very quiet (not quite Lexus quiet but close). A little bigger than the A4 but a fraction of the price. Was trying to hold out for new Legacy but no regrets with the VW.
Buyer Beware
M Zolner, 09/15/2003
Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car requires a high degree of maintenance. I have had my 2002 Passat into the dealer twice within the past 6 months for engine issues. I have less than 30k miles on the car. I have spoken with 3 other Passat owners and they all have similar stories. I recommend that you buy this car if you have alot of extra money laying around to dump into maintenance fees.
Disappointed with 2003 VW Passat V6 AWD Wagon
pillar1, 11/18/2005
Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This review comes from a loyal VW owner, however, I've been very disappointed with my 2003 VW Passat V6 AWD Wagon. It is a beautiful, comfortable car but it's been in the shop way too much! My car has had the rotors replaced twice, a bad auto air conditioning fixed twice, and now a bad fuel pump. All of these problems are with a car with less than 35,000 miles. I was very pleased with my former cars a '95 VW Cabrio and '98 VW Passat, but I will look elsewhere for my next car.
2003 Passat Wagon
Al, 05/08/2009
Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car looks good and drives well but it lacks in reliability. It burns oil and is plagued with recalls. This is the second VW I own and again to be disappointed.
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