Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Consumer Reviews
Fun to drive mid-sized sedan - Update: RUN!!!!
I've owned the 2012 SE Passat V6 for over 1 month and have enjoyed it. Purchased as a CPO vehicle, it has great acceleration and a smooth ride. Plenty of leg room in the front and back seats. Car rides well, has excellent power for passing and navigation works well. I wrote the above in December 2014 (I think) and am writing this now in November 2019. I have had the car since 24k miles ( it now has 114k miles), and I have had it regularly maintained. In this time frame, I have had to: - replace the megatronic transmission @ 90k miles - replaced with used 45k mile transmission at independent shop as 1 dealer quoted $6500 for a new one!!! That this the cost of a replacement "beater" car. - replace the front shocks/struts @ 60k miles - replace the heater core @ 114k miles. And the A/C compressor is going bad and I will need to replace it in the near future. I also continue to get the check engine light come on for the catalytic converter but think it may be the 02 sensors going out. It is only after purchasing this car that I learned that VWs do not age well and become an endless source of repairs. Evidently, Fahrvergnügen is German for the painful process of extracting funds from your bank account for the upkeep of unreliable VW baged automobiles.
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A Couple of Tweaks Needed
This car is great. Very enjoyable to drive and loaded with all kinds of goodies. Excellent value. The Fender sound system is beautiful. Handling is nice and tight. Great car, so far. I've only had it for 1.5 weeks, so hopefully no surprises. Tweaks needed: The touch screen interface is pretty slow. It usually takes a few seconds before there's any reaction. When highway driving, that can be an big issue. Also, the trunk is difficult to close. I'm a 5'11', 200 lb guy, and when I give the open lid a tug, not only does it not close, it re-opens completely. I have to give it some effort for it to close on the first try.
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I purchased the 2012 VW Passat. The VW Passat has a great value at this time however I do regret that I have to wait for the airbags to get repaired. The vehicle was recalled for the airbag safety. This is my first time owning anything other than a Toyota, Camry. I was in the Toyota family for 25 years. I have only owned it for two weeks so we shall see if the VW family can live up to my expectations of a quality vehicle.
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Car ok ,I satisfaction .
Recommended.
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My FAVORITE CAR :)
Just purchased this 2012 car with 38K miles. It only had 1 previous owner and that had taken meticulous care of this vehicle. I have never enjoyed commuting in traffic for 60-90 minutes one way every day, however, this car makes me look for reasons to drive it, very smooth ride, amazingly quiet and comfortable and the bluetooth makes all your cares disappear. Absolutely my best purchase in a car EVER! So pleased.
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