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An Enthusiast Is Hooked
DanB, 04/10/2008
2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Traded my '06 Touareg V8 for an '08 Passat Turbo 6-speed...and I couldn't be happier. I have never seen such a well-executed car at this price point (~25k). Standard feature level, build quality, interior materials, driving dynamics and character all add up to one fantastic machine. Yes, even the V- Tex upholstery feels like real leather. I'm averaging 29mpg, mostly highway, with less than 100 miles on the car. The engine pulls willingly in any gear with little to no turbo lag. The car features an electronic parking brake, push-button start and disc brake wiping- all normally found on much more expensive vehicles. I would challenge anyone to find a better car out there for the money.
Great improvement over 06 sedan
bpitt1, 01/07/2008
2008 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon w/Prod. End 02/08 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Traded in my 2006 2.0t sedan for 08 wagon... what a difference 2 years and a wagon has made! The ride and handling are improved, it's quieter and looks much better in wagon form (also more practical). The automatic transmission shifts more smoothly too. Gets better mileage than the 06... let's hope the reliability is better as well.
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Excellent and Fun Family Sedan
ST, 01/10/2008
2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 01/08 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car handles very well for a large sedan. The 2.0 Turbo is suprisingly spirited, especially if you like to play with a manual transmission. Fuel economy is not sacrificed, I've been able to average 31-32 MPG over the daily 164 mile commute. Stopping power and cornering are very good, some road noise makes it into the cabin, but not nearly enough to be bothersome. Feedback through the suspension is good enough that road conditions are evident, but the ride is quite comfortable.
Daughters first car
Joel Mccowan, 09/27/2017
2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 01/08 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Like everything about it, good gas mileage, handles well, comfortable, front wheel drive, enough power when you need it and stylish
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Great value!
vaflixio, 06/13/2008
2008 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Promised my wife and self I would lower mo. lease payment. Saved $150 per mo.and will save $100 addl. in gas as well. Can't believe how station wag. Could feel like my Miata sports car! Car is "rock solid"inside and out. Only neg. Has been a rattle from pass. Side seat belt Post. Dealer says it's design- related and can't be fixed. Only happens going over sizable bump. Love drive, comfort, gas mileage and looks.
Why buy an SUV?
VWGuy2008, 07/18/2008
2008 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
There is nothing I enjoy more than crunching the numbers. As a car guy, I love all the details but when I started thinking about a Wagon vs. SUV, things got interesting. Cool factor aside, the SUV gives me lower MPG, more money for insurance, traditionally rollover prone, not as sporty to drive, typically not great in the rain... My new wagon is awesome, first tank of gas 29 MPG, try that in a Mid/Small SUV at $4.50/gallon for gas!
Best midsized sedan out there by far!
vdublover, 09/25/2007
2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 01/08 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We researched and drove Accord, Camry, and various other makes including Audi and Volvo. The Passat is the "Just Right" car in this segment. With plenty of power and fuel economy topped off with nice styling and comfort, this car suits my aggressive driving style, my wife's stylish taste, and my two kids space necessity. VW has won again!!
Excellent Sedan, Almost a Luxury
phani9, 10/10/2010
2008 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I Just traded in my 09'Jetta 2.5 SE for a 08'Passat komfort. It's a wonderful sedan with so much interior luxury & killer looks outside.
Far better than the competition
vroom, 12/11/2009
2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 01/08 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My base model 2008 Passat is amazing. The seat is comfortable for my bad back, and there's plenty headroom (I'm tall). The car is reliable and a blast to drive: precise, responsive, and quick, especially using the auto-manual mode. For my $$, Passat is far superior to Accord, Camry, Altima, Fusion, Outback, Volvo, Mazda and yes, Malibu, all of which I've test driven or rented. Edmunds is wrong about Passat not being price competitive with Japanese cars. To get a comfortable seat & decent interior in an Accord requires an EX, which costs thousands more than the base Accord. The (unadjustable) lumbar "support" in the base Accord felt like a brick in my back. Ditto Camry.
Excellent Choice
Darblake, 09/14/2008
2008 Volkswagen Passat VR6 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Traded an 02 BMW X5 and at this point, mind you it's been 3 days, couldn't be happier. The feel of this vehicle will rival any other German made car on the road. The ride is a little rougher than the X5, which is ironic for a car vs SUV comparison, but you "feel" the road which makes the drive that much more enjoyable. Having driven it to work, for the past 3 days, I have put a total of 205 miles on it and am still above 1/2 tank of gas. Nice bonus considering the price per gallon. The features/amenities are definitely high end. Originally a little hesitant about making the switch but the quality/ performance eliminated that.