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4.13 out of 5 stars

Rattles, Rattles, Rattles

rcamar, 02/05/2006
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I al extremely disapointed with the interior quality of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The day I bought it, on my way home from the dealership, I could hear rattles everywhere. What was suposed to be an exciting day (the day you take your new vehicle home) turned out to be really frustrating. I can't wait to trade it in. Other than that, it is a beautiful car that looks, drives and handles really well.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

motorjim, 02/08/2006
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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My 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T is a great driving car. It gets good gas mileage for such a comfortable car (25 - 30 mpg). However, mine has 6,000 miles on it and has been in the shop for four different problems, a broken winshield wiper motor and three check engine lights. The dealer has been helpful and always offers a loaner but it is still frustrating. I am afraid I will not be able to afford this car when the warranty expires! The dealer explained that they have experienced a high number of problems with the new Passats, a high incidence of similar problems. I wish VW would address the problem with these repeat problems before my check engine goes off again instead of after. Also, repair parts are not always readily available.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellence, Perfection

Anthony Passati, 02/23/2006
2006 Volkswagen Passat Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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It's morning and I can't wait for the drive to work. My 2006 VW Passat makes a commute wonderful. What a fantastic car. I upgraded from the Jetta's and don't know if I'll ever go back to a Jetta? Unless I can afford both. Buy one, lease one....whatever...Get in one!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

I have to be honest!

Alex, 06/04/2009
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I am a big VW fan and I've driven 3 different VWs, this 06 Passat is the latest one I owned and then reason I bought it is because of the performance and the design. I already know that they break a lot but i did not know that they REALLY BREAK A LOT! I've had AC replaced, fuel pressure regulator replaced, rear brake replaced in 2 weeks of ownership- 1 week the car is in the shop. LUCKILY I am still under warranty until 04/2010, I don't know if I should keep this car or not, I still love the car, but I never thought it would be such a big pain, I have to be honest with you guys and it wasted tons of my time and money to drive the car to service and have someone pick me up!!!!!!!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Feel like Luxus, but

German Car Fan, 02/24/2006
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I like my new '06 Passat very much for his performance, solid body, and quality. Feel very safe while I'm driving. However, the car is way too sensitive, I took my car to the dealship because the gas cap is not tight enough and engine light went on. I wish the dealership can ask me to check those little things before I have to bring it in.

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