Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews
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Denver47
Denver47, 06/22/2023
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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We have had this VW since new in 2012. It is approaching 68,000 miles and has pretty much been trouble free. It has the 2.5 liter five-cylinder engine and never uses a drop of oil between the 5000-mile oil changes.
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German quality, American space, Japanese price!
Kalyan Jagarlamudi, 03/17/2023
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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Bought this gem of a car in 2012 after my trusty Hyundai Elantra went kaput. I thoroughly enjoyed this car. It was my trusty steed during my winter storms in the Midwest doing launch hauls to Chicago from Detroit with ease. The ride was extraordinarily well planted. It was not plush but was definitely comfortable. Steering was a bit weighted. Build quality was superlative. My biggest concern was the lack of punch from the 5cyl engine. The transmission also lacked life and was slow to respond. The interior was very well appointed. Class leading interior space and trunk space. Overall great car for a young professional starting a career. It was not pretentious. Maintenance was a touch expensive. Fuel economy was decent. I took this with me to Arizona and it did the Phoenix to Los Angeles hauls with ease. The air con always was impressive. I moved to Las Vegas and the car was totaled due to an unfortunate accident. I would have kept it for the long run but had to part ways.
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This particular VW Passat checked all my boxes.
Pieter Wallace , 01/25/2023
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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Very clean, runs great with good tech. I live in the mountains. This VW hasb that wonderful German ride and scooted around hairpin turns like a champ.
My favorite car
Jean-Claude Péladeau, 01/04/2022
2012 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan w/Appearance (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I bought a Volkwagen Passat 2012 2 years ago now. I am in love with that car and want to keep it forever... Before i never think i'll buy a Volkswagen and i've been charmed by the style of the car when i went to buy in a used car place. Very classy looking and everytime i drive this car, i feel the comfort, the silent and just enough performance for what i need. The 2,5 liter with manual transmission are making this car a great experience to drive. I putted 4 Toyo winter tires last fall and its a great mix. The trunk is very large and all the passengers are comfortable, also in the back. The sound system is performing very good also. I drive especially in the city and its a very resonnable consommation of gas. The Volkswagen car dealer Campbell Cameron in LaSalle gives also a great service. Sorry for the mistakes, my first langage is french.
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Best car I’ve ever owned!
Nathaniel, 01/07/2023
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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I’ve owned 3x 2.5 VW vehicles and you can’t go wrong with this engine! I put on 180,000 miles on my 2012 Passat without any major issues and not one check engine light. Only complaint was the throttle body went out at 125,000 miles but was a fairly easy job to replace. The valve cover and MAP sensor are prone to going out prematurely as well so I ended up replacing those ever 60,000 miles. Overall I wish VW still made these engines as they were sound. Only complaint would be the BRAKE NOISE, it’s awful, I thought my brakes were bad but after replacing all of the pads, rotors and bleeding the brakes they still creaked everywhere I go.
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