Used 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Wonderful solid agile
Brandon, Atlanta, GA, 05/12/2016
Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought mine sight unseen at auction. The battery was 100% dead, tires all 100% flat and radiator bone dry. I charged it up, aired the tires (patched 1 leak) and filled the radiator. This is an amazing car. Rides like a BMW M3 and hugs the road (even loose gravel, or snow covered roads) like an Audi A8. When you think the gas pedal is pushed all the way, push a little harder and the car goes into "shift down" mode and that's when the power kicks in.
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One of my favorites
wg_h66, Tucson, AZ, 04/14/2012
Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Purchased mine used '07. Overall a very fun and satisfying car to own. The fuel efficiency really wasn't that great and it is premium only, so it can be expensive. The only issue I had with it was due to the cabin pollen filter not being maintained properly. Two days of heavy rain and the passenger side floor was filled causing computer damage. (I had no idea going in that this was an issue). If you are reading these reviews before purchase then you will have a very dependable car.
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V6 4Motion great buy, but underpowered
Daniel, 06/12/2010
Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Purchased the vehicle with approx 80k miles. Loaded, flagship model in the lineup, everything electric/mechanical still works fine. This car is a tank -- very heavy, very "safe" feeling. V6 feels underpowered. Should've bought the V8. However, 4motion has saved my life twice. No hesitance to load my family (with newborn) into car.
Good design, almost flawless exectution
tboneharry, 10/22/2003
Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Overall, a wonderful car and highly desirable. Fantastic interior design and execution makes me feel as though I'm driving a much more expensive car. 4Motion system outstanding in poor weather conditions, but adds weight that hampers acceleration. Solidly built and extremely comfortable, with a great compromise between ride and handling characteristics. Overall, a much more appealing design than it's chief competitors in the midsize family sedan category (Accord, Camry), which seem competent but utilitarian in comparison.
I've loved my used Volks
Lilly, 07/07/2010
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