Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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VW still has rust issues and high maintenance cost
Jason, Schofield, WI, 10/15/2017
updated 04/16/2020
Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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Rides great and great gas mileage. However, high maintenance cost and quarter panel rusting at 5 years old. Started from behind the panel. I researched this and it is due to a manufacture defect of moisture being in the paint booth when they painted the vehicle...so be careful...sounds like poor quality control for paint. They claim to have a 12 year corrosion warranty but when I brought to the dealer they wouldn't honor it. Due to rust and high cost of ownership, I will not buy another VW.
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Luxury meet some value
Trey Eanes, Ashburn, VA, 01/13/2017
Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I have been very happy with my purchase. I like the way the car handles and feel most of the interior technology is up to par with newer cars. I have had to adjust my driving habits as I get used to the sub par throttle response and wish there was a back up camera. Overall though it a sharp car that seems to be very well built. I'm happy.
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This particular VW Passat checked all my boxes.
Pieter Wallace , Atlanta, GA, 01/25/2023
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.
German quality, American space, Japanese price!
Kalyan Jagarlamudi, Las Vegas, NV, 03/17/2023
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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