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Looks great, driving comfort not so good
Uncomfortable Passat owner, 07/24/2018
2017 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I had been driving a 2007 Mazda 3 with over 216,000 miles when I decided it was time for a second car, I did a lot of research and comparison shopping. My decision came down to a toss up between a Passat and a Mazda 6, Passat is by far the best bang for he buck, the price on this thing just couldn't be beat. It's $31,000 car that I got for $20,000 with only 7500 miles on it and 1 year old. I will say that I love the look of the Passat, the technology is good, the drive is good, handling is ok when compared to the Mazda 3. The one thing that will make me trade this car in is the driver seat comfort, it is the most uncomfortable car I have ever driven, I've had the car for several months now and still cannot find a comfortable seat position. I have instant back pain every time I get behind the wheel. That is really my only complaint about the Passat, If I can find a comfortable position I will be in love with the car, if not I will continue to hate it until it's gone!
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Dont judge a book by its cover.....
Eric, 07/03/2017
2017 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Leased a 2017 Passat after my 2014 Accord lease expired. Accord is considered the cream of the family sedan crop. But, the interior of the Passat is far nicer than the Accords. The CVT in the Accord is unobtrusive but noisy during acceleration. I have found the VW's six speed to be a superior transmission and when paired to the 1.8L Turbo, offers spirited acceleration when needed and excellent highway MPG's. City mileage is average. The power train is a smooth and quiet operator. Ride in the Passat is at least equal to, if not slightly superior, to the Accords. The Passat offers an ever so slightly firmer ride, which I prefer. Neither the Accord nor the Passat are segment leaders in overall handling. But, again, the Passat is at least equal to, if not a little bit better, than the Accord. Overall driving dynamics in the Accord is softer than the Passat with more body lean in turns. Passenger room, both front and back, is enormous. The exterior design on the Passat may seem a bit bland to some, but, wind and road noise is barely above a whisper and visibility is excellent.
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Great so far!
Evan, 03/24/2018
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I traded in my little sports coupe for a more mature ride on my 30th birthday and I think I made the right choice. I love the clean lines, the simplicity of the interior, the beautiful 19inch wheels and of course the lighting package is a must. There is nothing bothersome of the Passat, it's a car that's easy to live with for many years. I test drove the new Camry and Accord and personally I think they're over styled and the interiors were far more distracting, ugly, and not user friendly. I'm a first time VW owner and not the last for sure. I've owned my Passat for a year and have already put 25k miles on it. I have not had 1 hiccup other than routine maintenance.
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(B4B) Bang for your Buck
Terry P, 02/22/2018
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bottom line is as a professional that had out grown my GTI and I desperately needed something that looked more adult and maintained an element of driver engagement. I was hesitant when my wife suggested this car however after I drove it back to back with its competitors I new that this was the one. The combination of its turn radius, light weight feel of the car, brisk acceleration, and the Velcro like grip you get on a sweeping turn, made this car feel more like a European luxury sports car that costs 5-10k over the asking price. We like to make our vehicles earn there keep. With the seats down I was able to fit extra long boxes in the massive rear and trunk area. The car is not perfect by any means. I have notices wear and tear here and there. I have thought of mentioning this to the dealership. I have had no major problems thus far with this car. Hopefully we get the Passat that has been out in Europe stateside soon. This six year old model though a great car is a little long in the tooth.
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Pretty Awesome for low 20k price tag
Jim Jones, 10/21/2016
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Don't understand what the only other review left for the 2017 Passat even has to do with the car.. Clearly the TDI engine is NOT available anymore, but 1.8T is a workhorse if nothing else that provides a compliant and efficient drive. App connect software is great. Can buy one for 22k, which is great.
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