Used 2013 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Well Designed
daddde, Elkland, PA, 12/03/2013
Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I just purchased the gas model Passat 2.5 SE and have been very delighted with the car. highway mileage has ranged from 36.5 to 39.7 based on travel. Trunk storage is amazing. The seating is comfortable and extremely roomy. I do agree that the stock tires are a bit noisy, but that has nothing to do with the high quality of the car and i would highly recommend this car to anyone.
Better than Honda Accord
Joe, Lapel, IN, 11/16/2017
updated 12/07/2018
Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Some people find Passat inside and outside styling boring. The design is not flashy. The dash has a very clean and orderly look. The number of ' just enough buttons " makes you wonder why so many manufacturers make vehicles with so many confusing buttons if Passat can get away with so few doing the same work. Purchased my 2.5L SE auto in April 2016 from its original owner with 29K miles. I like Passat's solid feel, driving position, handling, and clean interior layout. It has excellent seat comfort, low road noise, and spacious back seat and trunk. The 6 speed automatic transmission shifts up and down smoothly and is never confused about which gear it need to be in. Sold my 2009 Accord EXL four cylinder for this Passat. Lack of phone/audio bluetooth, very high and annoying road noise, and getting tired of manual transmission were the reasons to make the switch. I recommend 2012-2015 style Passat to anyone that is looking at 2008-2012 or even 2013-2015 Accords. Maintenance Items: I wish VW used drain plug for coolant draining like so many other manufacturers. It is odd that you have to disconnect the lower radiator hose and make a mess to drain the coolant. Also having access panels to get to oil filter and oil drain plug are items to consider. You have to remove an underbody panel held in place with 11 screws to get to oil filter housing and oil drain plug. VW recommending 5W-30 oil instead of harder to find 0W40 of the older engine is a plus.
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Quality German sedan
homerkc, Overland Park, KS, 09/29/2013
Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is the fifth VW I've owned and while not the most exciting, it is the highest quality! Smooth and comfortable, and very roomy. Back seat passengers are amazed. A terrific highway cruiser - every VW I've owned is as stable and smooth at 95mph as most cars are at 65. The 2.5 engine gets a bad rap, as it's more economical in real life than many of the newer turbo engines. I'm seeing 25 avg in around town driving, and 31 on a high speed trip through Texas. I shopped against a Fusion 1.6T and was certain the Ford would be my choice, but the quality of the VW shone through. I'm very satisfied with my choice.
First VW!! Awesome Car
cbar71, Columbus, GA, 02/06/2013
Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Toyota convert and love the fun, features, and value this car brings. Feels like a really high end vehicle. Well planned interior, smooth and quiet ride. Great value for the SE package.
Great car if you know how to take car of it
Fahid, Escondido, CA, 04/09/2019
Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
If you are mechanically inclined is a great car. Most important prevention maintenance. Great car for price and handling. 2013 passat 2.5 5 cylinder. Change oil and all fluids before recommandation. It will last longer. At 85k changed the thorttle valve body. Door lock . Changed. Over all for its price is good. If you don't take care your car go with Japanese car. Please don't forget prevention prevention for all German cars.
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