Used 2008 Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews
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Burning oil
brandon, 10/22/2009
2008 Volkswagen Passat Lux 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Beautiful car. I like almost everything about it. The HUGE exception to this is the fact that it is a new car with 28k miles and it burns crazy amounts of oil!! VW is not inclined to do anything about it. This is a common problem. VW claims it is normal for this car to burn almost 1 qt of oil per 1,000 miles.
Wagons are sexy
vwbliss, 06/24/2008
2008 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had this Passat since January and the Mrs and I have put on almost 13,000 miles so far. we've driven it to Denver, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Duluth, Davenport, Milwaukee. gas mileage on the highway lately at 70 mph is giving back about 32 mpg and up to 34.4. for the size of the car that it is, the turbo is plenty of power and fuel economy is much better than the Taurus that i had last and the same 200 hp. i can't really say anything about reliability issues because i haven't had any. the only set back to the car is doing solely city driving i get about 16 mpg, but if you do combination you'll likely see 26.5 mpg so still much better than 19 mpg with a Taurus that i had previous.
What a deal.
runteach, 04/20/2008
2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Wonderfully performing car for the size. Took car for a day trip on winding state highways and the car was excellent, power and handling are superb. After driving many higher priced, less optioned cars, the VW was a no-brainer, just hope past reliability issues are non-existent. It is too bad VW is discontinuing the manual tranny after the '08 model, this might be the best manual tranny VW has produced. Gas mileage has been great so far, between 28-30 mpg for combined driving.
A Wagon Even a Teenager Likes
dlayne, 01/21/2008
2008 Volkswagen Passat VR6 4Motion 4dr Wagon AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Our son out-grew our A4 Avant and we needed a larger non-SUV replacement. We looked at the A6 Avant, BMW 535 and Volvo wagons. Since we had to have an all-wheel drive and wanted a wagon, it left only a few choices. While not as posh as the Audi or BMW the VW is a steal based on price and standard equipment on the VR6 4-Motion model. If a badge for the neighbors to see isn't a priority this is the best valued german wagon out there and it is a blast to drive compared to its Japanese counter parts. The back seat leg room is great - even comfortable for adults. Cargo space is cavernous. This car handles incrdibly well in the snow and ice even with the stock 18" all season tires.
2008 VW Passat Turbo Sedan Manual
vwenthu, 05/11/2009
2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Its been 18 months that I purchased this beauty and I am still as excited about it when I bought it. I was a bit skeptical about VW's reliability so it took me a while to post this review. I am extremely glad I made a great choice. Was tempted to buy Acura TSX but the looks, standard features (luxury options in other cars), roominess sold me completely. I couldn't believe that I have the base trim that comes with most of the luxury features you would like in your car. Not to mention the compliments you get.. You should definitely put Passat on top of your list if you want to have spirited and fun driving and euro handling.
Camry? Why?
Macaroon, 10/24/2008
2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've always loved Passats, and owned 2 1993 VR6/GLX, a wagon for my wife and a sedan for me. I went to my dealer to check out the GTI 5-door (I've been saying for years they needed one), but ended up driving off in this black beauty. Same engine/trans as the GTI make it nearly as fun to drive, but I got a proper grown-up car with a huge back seat for $5K less! I used to sell Toyotas, and there is no contest between this and a Camry (except, perhaps, in the long-term cost of ownership -- but with a 3 yr lease, who cares?) Hands down, the Passat hammers the stuffing out of the Camry! This car is simply WAY more: comfortable, feature-rich, fun to drive, fuel efficient and attractive.
Only 4 cylinders?????
labdad, 05/30/2008
2008 Volkswagen Passat Lux 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When I first test drove the Passat, I was sold. However, I continued to look at a couple other models, Audi A4 and the Saab 9.3. The Audi was nice, the Saab was ok, but I kept coming back to the Passat. The acceleration is fantastic. The ride is quiet, transmission is smooth, and the seats are very accommodating.
You too can Drive One
vw2008, 05/14/2008
2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
"CHAMPAGNE TASTE ON A BEER BUDGET" probably covers everything that you need to know about the new Passat, and for all you non-drinkers, you just plug in your cool key and drive. The value to cost ratio is excellent. I tend not to keep cars for over 3-4 years, so as for reliability, the Passat will probably work just fine or will be covered under warranty. On the other hand, my wife has the C. Beetle and she loves it.
so far so good - 32k miles - original owner
reverseswing, 01/10/2011
2008 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this car as a lease since 2008. I have had no issues at all, only been to the dealer every 10k miles for oil changes & scheduled service. Lease is about to end so I'm trying to figure out if it makes sense to buy the car outright or possibly go for the new 2012 US made version.
What a ride!
Komforter, 08/20/2008
2008 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Test drove a new Hyundai Genesis. It was nice and luxurious but not very exciting to drive. Test drove the 2009 Acura TSX. It has lots of gadgets but had very hard/uncomfortable seats and the back lights on everything were a very dull looking gray like driving an old black and white TV (blah)! I test drove a 2008 Malibu. Very nice with tons of extras but not my first choice for the money. The Camry can't compare when talking about a fun car to drive so no need to go any further on that. The 2008 Passat is the car that really delivers in all areas. It's great fun to drive, looks and feels luxurious while still being sporty. The price is actually quite good for all you get. What a ride!
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