Used 2014 Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews

Sold me twice!

I leased the car when we traded in our 2011 Jetta Sportwagon. I was considering the Volvo S-60 and the Ford Fusion and wasn't too keen on this car until I hit the gas in the 280 horse V-6. I have a Corvette and know what acceleration feels like and, let me tell you, this car has it. Despite some torque steer and a tendency to spin the wheels if you get on it too quickly, you're going to surprise some people who thought they were going to outrun somebody's station car. And while I'm on the topic of acceleration, keep your ears open because the engine note is quite pleasant when it's hard at work. It also has plenty of room for the driver and passengers. The back seat is unbelievably roomy and the trunk is cavernous. Yet the car is easy, no, fun to drive. The paddle shifters weren't something I thought I'd use and, for the most part, I don't. But when the spirit moves you, flip that shifter right and row your own: it's a gas. Note: the DSG seems to shift faster at higher revs. Some have said the changes are sluggish but I've noticed that it's a much quicker shift at 4000 rpm's than at 2000. The sound system is better than most, although I don't get the whole "Fender" thing. If it were Bang and Olufsen, or even Bose, it would say something about how far up the scale you were...maybe it's about volume, which this one definitely can handle. Here's the thing, though. It's coming time to think about my next car and I'm seriously considering buying this one. The residual is just over 18 grand and Edmunds says the car is worth almost 22. It's rock solid and I still like that way it looks in Reflex Silver and SEL trim. Maybe I'll go new, although now the Passat is at the top of my list. I think I'd have separation anxiety about leaving this one on the dealer's lot, though.

Fantastic Vehicl

My 2014 VW Passat Wolfsburg Edition lacks nothing! I'm at 119,000 miles and I've done nothing but basic vehicle maintenance! It still looks and drives just like a brand new vehicle! It handles wonderfully and has plenty of zip! Especially if you manual shift through all 5 gears into 6 or drive! Also there's a sport mode which makes it even more fun to drive as it shifts at a higher rpm then normal! This car was definitely made for the autobahn as I've had it going 145 around a long sweeping interstate turn without a problem whatsoever! There's plenty of room on the interior and the heated seats are most excellent! I've honestly got no complaints or issues with this most excellent vehicle!

Gets mistaken for an Audi all the time

I wasn't too wild about the standard Passat but when I saw the sports model at the dealership, I had to have it. The 19" wheels and black top contrasting against the white body and molded, two trim sports seats did the trick. I doesn't the all the tech the newer cars have now but it does support bluetooth so I can pair to my phone and stream media (Pandora) while using the phone's native GPS for directions. I've owned it since new and have just 37k miles on it but it still rides and handles like new. It did go through two recalls, one for the air bags and another which had something to do with the throttle I believe. I personally can see no reason to trade this car as it's seems like one of a kind. Since 2014 I've only seen one other SPORT version on the road and I live and drive around the SF bay area where there are loads of cars on the road everyday. Sadly I don't believe the thing that makes this car so unique (the SPORT package) makes it worth any more money and on that front, this car isn't too good, (at least for the original owner). Buying it second hand is really the right way to go as the car depreciated pretty severely.

Great car

Manual must be better

The car is dynamical and reliable. However, maybe its software requires some correction. This is motivated by following. Usually, the car's key is turned in its full range to start the car's engine. My car works well and there is no any warning signs on its instrumental panel. However, once when I turn the key only to get 12v ( listen radio), the warning signs 1. battery; 2. engine malfunction; 2. EPC appeared. These are serious warning signals. However, when I turned the key to start the engine and it started these warning signals disappeared. A reasonable question: is the car healthy or it should be brought to a dealership to repair? The VW administration was unable to answer this question. If this a mistake in the manual , which should indicate : read warning signals when engine starts or its software should be fixed .