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Love this car!
scott314, 08/29/2012
2012 Volkswagen Passat V6 SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof, Nav (3.6L 6cyl 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After 13,000 miles in six months I truly enjoy my Passat. The V-6 is remarkably powerful and makes driving a lot of fun. It has a pleasant growl when accelerating briskly but is very quiet otherwise. I have had two minor problems - the iPod cord quit working but was replaced under warranty, and the dealer even replaced the wiper blades under warranty which I found impressive. My biggest regret is that the V-6 is not available with a manual transmission. The automatic works fine, but ... Other than that, it rides and handles well, it's roomy, it's quick, it gets good mileage and I get lots of compliments on the appearance. (And the Fender stereo is amazing!)
Never loved a car more!
manomes, 10/14/2012
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my VW Passat SE in April, and have had no regrets. This is my first VW purchase after years of owning only Toyota and Honda products. I have not experienced any of the problems that some other reviewers here cited. I have nothing but good things to say about this car. Everyone (really, everyone) that hs ridden in my car has had positive comments about the comfort and styling. I would, and have, recommend the Passat to anyone wanting a well-build, mid-sized car. I love, love, love my car!
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Reliable fun to drive car
Oleksii Ustymchuk, 02/26/2019
updated 03/15/2021
2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 2 years, bought it salvage and fixed it myself. The engine is awesome, turbos make engines unreliable, I am so happy it does not have a turbo. Easy to fix most stuff that breaks, fuses are very easy to find, all engine bolts are accessible, no hidden bolts or plastic covers over components. The car has good power for the engine it has, transmission is very good, shifts smoothly but you can feel it so its awesome. I do hate the dual climate control, very distractive and annoying to use while driving. The driver and passengers sit in the same car and if one wants less ac they can turn it down at the ac vent, the dual climate control is ridiculous system and I will soon be removing it and intalling aftermarket single simple control. The car now already has 75,000 miles and nothing major broke on it, except the dum vacuum pump seals started leaking badly, so I deleted the vacuum pump with aluminum block off plate and put the brake booster hose to the intake. At 65,000 head gasket stared leaking oil on the timing chain side and I had to replace head, intake, cam cover and valve cover gaskets. I did it myself and it took 3 days with ordering timing chain locking tool because it got misaligned during disassembly. Dont buy head gasket from dealer $130 made in mexico, buy autozone $55 made in USA. Other than that what this car needs is some towing hooks and roof racks other than that I love this car.
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German luxury on a budget
drjkalyan, 08/26/2014
updated 02/28/2016
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my first new car and I love it. It looks impressive with taut lines and geometrical shapes that accent the angular look of the new VWs. The car is decidedly large for the American market and can be a problem only in some crowded cities. Inside the cabin the interiors are excellent quality and material with symmetrical layout - maybe a bit boring. It has the best in-class rear seat legroom and boot space. It has adequate equipment as standard. Ride is a bit choppy on rough roads but is very well absorbing on usual city roads. Power is just about adequate and delivery is a tad linear. Engaging the sports mode creates more engine noise than speed. I love the tank-like build quality!
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VW SEL Premium 2.5L 5Cyl Great car
Benmu, 05/04/2019
updated 05/06/2020
2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this car at 135000 miles, never owned a German brand and was doubtful if this car will hold up due to the reputation of German cars and the car being six years old. One and a half years down the line the car is very amazing, very minor repairs done and normal maintenance of the car. I love the Fender audio system big reason I got the car too, the bass is amazing. The interior is decent, the handling is good and the 5 cyl engine is runs great and is good on gas. Its a very reliable car, would buy this car again in a heartbeat.
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