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4.75 out of 5 stars

Trade your sedan for this wagon!

Gabby, 06/13/2004
2004 Volkswagen Passat GLX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
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This is my 2nd Passat Wagon and I would buy a 3rd; my 1st one still felt like a new car at 3 years and 80,000 miles. Great fit and finish, very good utility without sacrificing comfort, handling or styling.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car for the Price

Jeff M., 06/13/2004
2004 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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After seeing a promotional add offering rebates, I checked out the Passat, and I'm glad I did. Having had the car for only several weeks, I cannot comment on the long-term reliability, but my initial impressions are very positive. The car handles extremely well, and the interior noise level is quite low in both city and highway driving. The styling is a bit bland, but the build quality appears to be very good. I'm 6' and had no problem in finding a comfortable seating position with excellent headroom. Controls are clearly marked, well-lit at night, sturdy and very intuitive.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

great value

DennisJ, 06/13/2004
2004 Volkswagen Passat GLX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
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This wagon is fun to drive, looks great is well designed and built. No problems except for an a/c vent that makes a thump sound when it opens. This is to be fixed. This VW is very similar to the Audi A6 and is priced much less. For sure, this is a car that must be evaluated before you buy another if you are in the market for a wagon.

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5 out of 5 stars

Unbeatable Car

aslan, 12/08/2003
2004 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Even with the base model so much is included as standard, the only extra I got was the winter package - heated seats, mirrors and washers. Reliable safe and a pleasure to drive. Pleanty of space in the passenger compartment - I'm 6'4" and fit with ease - not something I can say about many bigger cars including SUVs. The 1.8T has never felt underpowered and is very economical. Some lag on the Turbo - but you soon get used to it and it doesn't detract from the drive. Build is solid. Trunk is huge for a car in this class. If I had to do it all over, I'd buy exactly the same car.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Passat Wagon GLS

Larry Streeter, 06/18/2004
2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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All around best new vehicle purchased. Very satisfied. Makes driving in traffic less stressfull. A good solid ride and feel. No question best options for the price.

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