Used 2006 Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews
Best Car on Market
This car has everything needed to make anyone happy. It has a performance of a porsche, with the best looks on a car ever seen, and is a solid German car. There is no car that compares to it, with it perfect combination. This is one of the best cars ever owned with the lowest price. Don't let the reviews that the passat isn't meant for america drive you away, it is a fine German luxury import. It doesn't have full power seats, but what car is there that has everything else.
Best in class
Performance is exceptional and fuel economy is great. Fun to drive. Very comfortable seating for average height drivers. Only complaint is front cup holders, hard to fit two drinks at same time.
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No more VWS
I've owned Jettas before, but this Passat is pure junk. It's been in the dealership more than with me. Replaced Throttle Valve Control, Crankcase Breather Valve, CV Joint Boot, Catalytic Converter, Compressor Condenser, the list goes own! It also has intermittent noise when accelerating (but only I can hear it). Bought extended warranty-at present I've spent $400 this year already in deductibles.
Class by itself
I checked out a lot of cars and in the mid $20,000 range, nothing compared to the Passat. With styling that's tasteful and timeless, thoughtful features, impeccable fit and finish and satisfying performance from the the 4-cylinder turbo engine, the Accord, Mazda 6, Camry (yes the `07), Altima and Saab 9-3 are simply outclassed by the `06 Passat. As an added bonus, I'm 6'-6" and am more comfortable in the Passat (even with a sunroof) than any of the cars mentioned above. Right now I'm enjoying the fact that I'm not seeing a lot of `06 Passats on the road. That's going to change when the word gets out.
Nice but hard to please
My Passat is really nice, inside and out. I have 6M. People who write reviews and think an automatic with tiptronic is a six speed Manual please put your review in the 6A for Automatic. Its acceleration is OK if the AC is off. The engine is too loud in second gear when holding the gear for acceleration. The stock tires are GoodYear Eagles LS and are horrible above 80 mph (read loud) and on rough roads. If you buy at a dealership with the Eagles insist on swapping for Continentals. In hardcore driving manuvers the car will wiggle and lean a bit on the highway when doing quick lane changes, but stays composed. I wish the car would lay flat more, thicker antiroll bars might be the trick. Its fit and Finish are superb. The seats and room are amazing.