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Another great VW
Robert Clark, 01/27/2010
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
We have owned several VWs and this is by far the most comfortable on the road. Recently drove 1200 straight through with wonderful comfort. A great ride and fun to drive.
100K Mile and still going strong
mj48, 06/20/2013
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new for my wife and have never had any but normal wear and tear issues. Living in a snowy climate I did have to change the tires but other than that a great car. Performance is great. It has a good ride and a lot of standard features. I chose this car over Toyota and Honda.
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rvfool, 12/01/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Just got the car. Surprise by the power. Fun to drive but wife having problem with turbo and a lead foot. I had a 05 TDI Passat before. This is bigger. Miss the mileage of the diesel. Tires are expensive because of the 17" wheels and they are a summer thead. Needed snow right away. Comfortable and a better car for me than the CC. Did not like the low roof, rear view mirror or performance of the CC. There is a lot of leg room front and back. Wish it had blue tooth, homelink, and memory seats.
reliability issues but great car besides that
jpl15, 02/22/2013
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
The Edmunds review is spot on. The car is fun to drive, sporty and yet very comfortable. I love this car, but within two months it has broke down on me twice to include a fuel pressure regulator and a water pump. Luckily it was certified pre owned so out of pocket costs were minimal. I take great care of this car and maintenance it myself every 5000 miles with synthetic oil and have already replaced air cleaner. Hard to enjoy the car if it will keep breaking down and im only at 55000 miles. Plenty of room in the back with 2 kids and the trunk is huge. I can fit large strollers among other things.
Road warrior
farfugnugen, 01/13/2010
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car averages 22 city 27 Hwy (@75- 80). If the road is good, the car is great, smooth ride, fairly quiet, excellent feedback and handling. 70 mph no different the 90 mph. If you live where the roads are bad, this car is not for you 70 mph will not be tolerable, lots of road noise, and you will feel each bump. Driver seat is great, IPOD could be better(can't see the songs, only track numbers), radio is better then o,k but not great. JPL. BOSE, infinty much better. Very good with one driver on goods roads or in heavy traffic. I love the electronic break, so you can relieve foot pressure with stop and go traffic. 30,000 mile a year road warrior,the seat is the second best I've had. 8k mile
Brakes Already!!
Melissa, 03/12/2010
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Completed all maintenance as required. Dec. 2009 had 20k maintenance completed. No issues. Now 3 1/2 months later, 4k miles, rear brakes are grinding! Come to find out there are no sensors/indicators. Questionable if brakes were even checked during maintenance. Tech wasn't required to jot down any numbers/levels when maintenance was done!! 2 days ago was the first time any problems were noticed - grinding already...Friday serviced = $350.00 just to replace pads. I've never had to worry about brakes on any of my previous cars until well over 35k. My 2000 Passat's rear brakes were done around 50k. Tech should have noticed something in Dec, therefore I could have anticipated the charges!
Dont buy this if its cold or snowy
gheater, 01/16/2013
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
This car cant move in 1" of snow. Brand new tires put on 11/12, and i cant make it up my driveway, or my small hill to my house. I had a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am that did this with zero problem with more snow on the ground. Also, the windshield wiper motors will freeze as soon as its under 20 degrees outside. Not a great feeling when the wipers dont work and its snowy/icy. Car is great in the spring - fall. Or get one in Arizona. Pissed that a German company makes a car with such bad performance in cold weather. Will trade it in as soon as possible.
Never Again VW
NeverAgainVW, 10/20/2017
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Don't buy it!!! First time buying a VW of any kind. My Passat is a lemon. Purchased for $10K on 11/2015 from an Audi dealership. Many major repairs performed by a VW repair shop EW-ext warr. MP-my portion: 2/2016 faulty crankcase breather valve, coolant exchange & replaced dirty reservoir $760 MP. 3/2016 replaced front sway bar links, both cv joint boots, coolant pipe, 80K mile service $655 MP 11/2016 replaced intake manifold, injectors (EW) 12/16, replaced coils & resealed upper engine, strut bearings, transmission service ($2550) $338 MP, 8/2017 rack & pinion $2K (EW only pay $380) 10/2017 decarb $570, now oil leak!!! Less than two years! Runs fine for a month or two, then check 'this or that' light, OMG!!
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VW the new BMW
MVBOSTON, 01/07/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have a BMW X5 and traded a Merc C280 4 Matic for the Passat. The Passat is the exact size of an E350, but half the price. You give up rain sensing wipers, memory seats, automatic headlights and a power rear sunshade. You get just as good build quality, similar performance in crash tests, 10 more MPG, free scheduled maintenance for 3 years, and $30,000 in your pocket. The sales experience was much better than Mercedes. I have no regrets. I love this car. What will I do with my $30,000? Good time to invest.
Passat Family
David, 12/30/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My wife has a 2002 model with 140000 miles that appealed to me more than my 2001 Camry which is simply reliable transportation with nothing extra. I looked at all of the 2009 Models (Camry, Accord, TL, Altima, etc.), and I was sold. The Passat has more standard features than the loaded Altima and Camry. I have averaged over 27 mpg for the first 10k miles which were mostly highway. The gas mileage in city driving is closer to 18 because I like the turbo. This car really feels a step above its major competitors (Camry, Accord and Altima) without the extra cost of a comparably equipped model (if the competition even offers the features). VW seemed more willing to negotiate on price
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DFt Lauderdale, 08/17/2010
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
For a car listed for 29k a middle of the road final product. I have rattles in the dash area from one end to the other. The dealer can't fix. The light interior color on areas where dirty shoes will come in contact are impossible to clean. Like lower doors and where speakers are placed which also will be damaged when someone gets in and presses there shoe to hold the door open or just scrape when getting in or out. I do not drive much so not hampered by bad gas mileage. But for a four it's a nice car.
0-60mph No problem
MP, 06/06/2018
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I absolutely lived the accelaration of my Passat! The steering too was very responsive and car handled really great. I didn't kind my work commute or road trips because the car was comfortable and the sound system was good. If Volkswagen had honored the extended warranty instead of making me shell out $110-125 in diagnostics tests every six months, I never would have sold my Passat AND would have purchased another Volkswagen.
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Great Car
sconner69, 06/24/2011
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the first "new" car we have ever bought, We purchased it in April 2010 however it was a 2009 Demo so not really brand new. Anyway it had just at 5K miles on it when we purchased and since then we have driven about 23K miles. We have had not had any mechanical issues with the car. I like others would have really liked memory seats. As I am 6'5" and y wife is 5'6" so we are always changing the seat. The 2.0L Turbo has amazing power and we average about 24mpg I have gotten 35mpg on the highway driving at 55 and really trying to get the best milage. Overall the car has been quite nice.
Sell it before you hit 100K!
George, 08/07/2016
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my '09 2.0T with less than 30K. Never put anything but synthetic oil and premium gas in the thing. It was a dream to drive until I started blowing ignition coils close to 80K. At around 103K it started dumping oil and coolant - so much it was embarrassing to park it anywhere. Took it to two reputable shops - they both told me it wasn't worth fixing. I just let the thing go at 106K for $2,500 as a trade in.
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Good car, very bad reliability
sunray, 05/01/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
In general, a reasonable price/performance ratio. The reliability is bad, automatic windows, brakes, and instrument panel are replaced.
Traded 06 Oil Burner for 09
gluiz, 11/11/2008
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So far, very few problems with 09 Passat compared to 06 previously owned. Small rattle, ipod adapter issue dealership addressed immediately. 3200 miles driven since purchased. Keep checking my oil to make sure don't have same issue as 06 model. Fun to drive compared to Nissan, Honda, and Toyota family sedans. Unfortunately, my experience is that you trade performance, fit/finish for reliability. Keeping my fingers crossed...
Best value period
mjv, 01/13/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Outstanding engineering, safety, and quality. Fantastic value. Excellent purchase experience. Free scheduled maintenance for 3 years. Fun to drive. Getting 34 mpg at 70 mph. VW is the new BMW!
New VW Owner
Jayco11, 03/30/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is really a pleasant surprise. Just came out of an Infinity M45. Had to downsize lifestyle and found the perfect car.This car drives great,and is big enough for a family of five. No car can match the features this car has for the money.
Love our Passat
Robert Clark, 05/01/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is our third Passat having bought a new 1997 diesel and 2004 diesel. We love the diesels but gave up on VW ever getting the Passat diesel into North America. VW always seems to be three steps behind the marketing curve. We are quite pleased with our 2009, even though it isn't a diesel and we certainly miss that mileage. It handles beautifully but is noisier than our 2004 due to the low profile tires. We bought new tires and went one size up and the noise decreased. Our big gripe is that VW dropped Homelink from the Passat but not the Passat CC. Another braindead action by VW. Their response to my inquiry: "Our marketing plan for North America does not include the diesel or Homelink."
Drives very nicely...mediocre interior
DG, 05/19/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love the way this car drives. It drives better than most 6 cyl vehicles I've driven. The interior knobs have a somewhat cheap-looking appearance. Overall a good bang for your buck.
Turbo lag
Alex Povolotski, 07/07/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
VW Passat is a great feat of German engineering. Autobahn for all, after all :-) The exterior is to fall in love for, interior is good and minimalistic, too but the drive feel... The steering is speed sensitive and I absolutely loved it! But... The speedometer has small numbers on it that are hard to read, so it's not clear from a quick glimpse on it whether you're making 60 or 70 km/h. The transmission is lovely, very responsive and seamless. You really cannot feel it but the engine is unrefined. Usually, I'm a big fan of smaller engines because of their efficiency, and almost limitless possibilities for improvement. But turbo lag kills me. Not responsive at all and jolty!!!
The right car
Dan Goia, 08/30/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd generation Passat and my 5th VW car in the last 25 years. I have owned also recent models of Nissan Maxima, Toyota Camry, and Honda Accord. I have driven during my business trips in Europe various Mercedes cars (C200 and E300)and BMW (300, 500 series). Similarly, I drove in USA Lexus and Infinity midsize sedans. I find the Passat the most sensible combination of performance, comfort, and value. You get Audi engineering (on par with BMW and Mercedes) at discount price. The gas mileage (34-35 miles/galon) is better than that of my Toyota Camry 2005 (XLE 4). As for the reliability, it is better than my Camry 2005 so far
Keep it German but think American!
Emeka, 09/15/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Two months after purchase, I was at the service station due to some rattling sound coming from my front bumper.Come to find out that something was coming loose. The following month, I was at the service station again due to a hissing sound that comes on each initial pull out.After these issues were fixed for free of-course, I have enjoyed every ounce of my car. Everyone who sees my Passat all say the same thing.."wow, your car is beautiful". Some think its a BMW at first sight while some say they never ever considered a VW until seeing mine. German engineering rocks but they need to understand that Americans love comfort and convenience together with reliability.
Great Car
orimai, 09/20/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is smooth, quiet and comfy. My wife, daughter and I are looking forward to getting out on the open road with this. This car breezes down the local freeway and streets effortlessly. Handline is precise\crisp and drives rock solid like a heavier car. The only real drawback thus far is the lack of bluetooth which is optional on Passat but comes standard in other cars. Other than that, it could use a bit more power, but for a mid size sedan the fuel economy and power are both excellent. Comfortable, plenty of leg room for a 6'5" driver with some to spare.
Will not be beat for the Price
Gab4ever, 09/27/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Super vehicle especially for the price. Standard features, build quality and performance is something I would expect in a much higher end vehicle, The turbo makes the gas pedal like a hair trigger on a gun, the attention to detail and quality materials is far superior to this cars competition. Something as simple as an umbrella storage compartment built into the drivers door are the small touches that really make the vehicle a standout aside from what Ive mentioned.
Fun to drive German
psupdx, 10/01/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Own this car for one month. It is truly fun to drive Passat compare to other imports. Love the look inside and out. It drives like 6 cylinder car, thanks to turbo. Consequently, it consumes gas like 6 cylinder. I average 22 to 23 mi/gallon on 60 freeway/40 local. My old 2000 Maxima was better than that! I had to check the car with a local dealership for rattling noise from driver side glove box and door panel. It was fixed once and came back. So it's been at service twice for the same issue. Hope this problem won't come back.
1-month review
BK, 10/24/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased on September 12th, 2009. Test drove BMW 328,335; Mercedec Benz 300, 350; Acura TL; Infiniti G37. Although all of these cars were great, I found the perfect mix of driveability and fun factor in my Passat. I only have about 750 miles on it right now and I am trying to break- in the car as gently as possible. But you can feel the surge of power when you just tap the accelerator. So far I've had no problems. VW offers a 90- day or 6K miles free check up, which I intend to to take advantage of. Since I have not taken it on a long trip, I do not have true HWY mileage; however, so far, I am averaging around 25 mpg with 60/40 Hwy/city.
So far so good and fun.
Jorge Gomez, 10/23/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Almost 4 month and still so fun to drive. Good in gas. Excellent choice from all the cars we tested.
Beware!
Martin, 03/24/2019
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
VW Passat B6 with 2.0T engine is the worst car ever. I owned it for 15k miles when engine suddenly died on a highway. Only 79k miles and the car suffered catastrophic engine failure, which is not worth repair. The car was well maintained, oil changes every 5k miles, a lot of money spent on repairs. On craigslist you will find more passat's that need engine replacement than working ones. Beware of VWs.
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Nice car, very poor reliability (RUN AWAY!!)
Ashton, 06/18/2021
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
So my parents bought me a 09 Passat as my first car, it was very nice, clean inside and out, I loved how the car drove and handled, it had plenty of power for me and room as well, but let’s look at the reliability aspect, JD power has the reliability a 2/5 which is rather low and I would soon learn how true that was…. The first thing to go was the water pump which was $700 and all the coolant had leaked out while I was out driving, thankfully I was close to home, the second thing to go not to long after that was the electronic throttle body ($600), in this case I had to have it towed because it was in limp mode and I was wayyy to far from my mechanic to drive it there, the third time a WEEK later I had a engine fault come onto my dash and I had to have the valves walnut blasted ($400) given it was a GDI and had never been done the thing was choking itself out and misfiring constantly, it only had 150,000 miles, which isn’t terrible for some cars, but it is for this one… there’s so many other great options other than these such as the Camry or accord, they’re way to expensive to maintain and work on, so STAY WAY
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