Used 2004 Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews
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PassatLemon, 06/22/2004
2004 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Owning a Passat has been one major headache. The car spent over 40 days in the shop during the first year of ownership. I hope to sell the car before the warranty expires. I will never buy another VW.
Very happy with my Passat
Mladen, 02/14/2010
2004 Volkswagen Passat GLX Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
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I wrote a review back in 2006 - now I see I was unfair to this vehicle... 3 1/2 years later and 35000 miles later I like it even more... It has been a stellar performer and a fun car to have. I am planning on a major service in about 6 months (timing belt) and expect to drive it another 6-7 years. What a jewel...
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appraiser, 01/29/2005
2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I bought the VW Passat 4-Motion because I drive 35,000 - 45,000 miles per year, at times in poor weather conditions. The 1.8T engine has adequate power, and accelerates well after a brief turbo lag. The ride is relatively sedate. The car does not repsond quickly in turns, and is less fun than expected on twisty roads. In a recent ice storm that paralyzed Raleigh the 4-Motion worked perfectly. I was even able to stop and start on a steep, ice-covered street without incident. It performs as intended-a comfortable work car that is safe and gets 27 mpg combined. Other vehicles that I considered were the Volkswagen GTI or Acura RSX. I chose the bigger car for the better ride quality. I should have gotten a car that is more fun to drive.
Drive it
aniceguy, 12/18/2003
2004 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Perfect car it drives and handles excellent it is a smooth driving car with just the classy look to go with it.
Surprisingly Good Car
n1128q, 06/23/2004
2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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I've had the car for less than 2 months and 2100 miles but it is one of the best cars I've ever had. Peppy engine, great handling, lots of room inside, clean outside style, lots of safety features. I've been very surprised about how much I like driving this car...I never expected to. Much more fun than my wife's 2003 Accord EX, although less features for the money. The Accord has more "toys" but the Passat has more "heart"...I'll take heart every time!