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4 out of 5 stars

It ran with the best of them!

Kelvin F , 11/05/2024
2013 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof, Navigation (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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Loved my 2013 Passat 2.5L it handles well, heavy low to the ground sleek, not flashy but turned heads with 19' inch OEM custom rims it was well maintained only touched by VW techs cost could be higher end but well worth the care. I've traveled a lot opening up on the highway with Audi, BMW, Honda, and Toyota it held steady till they backed off I'm not afraid to drive put pretty good milage on it and still running strong! I'm in the process of getting my 3rd Passat I won't turn back Volkswagens till the end. FYI ( 2012-2015 ) strong durable engines find one with low milage, well maintained they run brand new.

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5 out of 5 stars

Everyone is "WOW'ed" by my car

thejester1, 05/20/2013
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2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
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LOVE this car so much! Amazing gas mileage that gets better as the engine gets broken in, and it's super roomy! People sit behind my 6'3 boyfriend and they still have tons of space in the back. Everyone has commented that it rides really smooth as well. People ask, "This is a Volkswagon? WOW! This is super nice!" This car has exceeded my expectations, and I find myself volunteering to drive everywhere because it's so much fun. Edit: As much as I loved this car I sold it back during the TDI scandal. Couldn’t pass up getting almost all of my money back on my paid off car and essentially getting it for free for three years.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my 3.6

Paul 3.6, 04/19/2023
2013 Volkswagen Passat V6 SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof (3.6L 6cyl 6AM)
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Love everything about my Passat v6. The strong v6 is quick and quite powerful. Beautiful interior with amazing sound system. Plus the interior has more than enough space. Trunk is huge. Back seat is the biggest in its class. I love everything about my Passat.

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3 out of 5 stars

Great car, great price, and great sales personnel

Sean Paul, 06/09/2019
2013 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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This was the best car buying experience I have ever had and I highly recommend Hertz in Harvey, Louisiana! My next car purchases will be from Hertz. The car was well maintained but not perfect being a rental/fleet vehicle (minor cosmetic issues). It was priced well, it rides well, and it looks good. Everything works as it should. Passats are very good cars.

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Yay ! I bought a car 🤩

Mandy, 11/09/2020
2013 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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This car is super roomy. Has a lot of bells a whistles. I love that it’s sporty but comfortable. Sun roof, heated seats and great sound system.

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Worst Car ever purchased

Cahincal, 06/26/2023
2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
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This car has been nothing but a headache. We purchased it after the emission modification. The car has been nothing but a money pit. Cost over $800.just to change the thermostat. Replaced the DEF and now the engine blew. This is a TDI, and if you want to avoid doling out tons of money, steer clear!

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Schultz, 01/17/2022
2013 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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Of all the cars I've owned over 60 years( and there have been many ), this Passat has been the most dependable, reliable and least troublesome. I will hate to part with it if and when I have to.

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Great Ride

Ray, 02/28/2016
2013 Volkswagen Passat S PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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Great Ride all round

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Family Car

Mattihas Frontzek, 02/07/2016
2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
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Great, Relaible

Vic F, 03/28/2017
2013 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan w/Appearance (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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100% synthetic oil change required

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