Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium Sedan Review
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2012 Passat SEL Premium
lighthouse2012, San Leandro, CA, 05/11/2012
2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
I purchased my 2012 Passat on April 22nd. 1. Infotainment unit was replaced after 2 visits to the dealership. 2. Infotainment continues to not function properly. 3. Driver side door rattles and squeaks upon opening and closing of door. 4. Steering Wheel is not aligned to center. 5. Strutts replaced due to loud noise upon turning left or right at high and low speeds. 6. The dealership has … yet to resolve other issues.
A Couple of Tweaks Needed
robbykay, 12/21/2011
2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Roomy cabin
- Pro:available fuel-efficient turbodiesel engine
- Pro:many upscale features come standard
- Pro:high-quality cabin
- Pro:refined ride.
- Con:Below-average braking distances
- Con:lackadaisical throttle response
- Con:rearview camera not offered.
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