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Not bad....
Erin K., 04/11/2021
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2017 R-Line Passat brand new and I’ve had it almost 4 years now. In my opinion there are some pros and cons to this car. Overall, I like the car but my husband is thinking about trading in his 2013 SE Passat for a pickup truck and I’m thinking about keeping his car and letting him trade in my R-Line because I think his Passat drives better. His v6 is much quicker than the 4 cylinder that comes in my model. My husband’s has a tighter steering column which I like and overall, it’s a smoother ride because it doesn’t have the lower profile tires that mine has. Pros: Beautiful car, I love the sporty look of the R-Line, tons of interior space and trunk space, back-up camera, heated seats and mirrors which all come standard, great gas mileage, all the interior features feel ergonomically correct. You really won’t find anything else like it for the price. Cons: Weak power compared to the v6 (it’s fine for highway driving but doesn’t have great pick-up from the start) No vents in the backseat which other models do have (this bothers me because of small children riding in the back on very hot or cold days) Tires suck (the 19” wheels look really good but the low profile tires make the ride a bit noisy and not very smooth and even worse is that they are more likely to get nails and things stuck in them. I’ve gotten 2 nails stuck in them at different times and also had a tire blowout when I hit a small pothole during winter. Due to their size, the tires can be a little harder to find and they cost more to replace. They also recommend replacing the tires in multiples which ends up being costly. I would absolutely buy another VW but I don’t think I’d buy another R-Line model.
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Love my 2017 Passat SE
Lydia, 03/10/2021
2017 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my Passat great pick up incredible fuel economy smooth ride. I only have two small complaints I’m not thrilled with the comfort of the seats in this car and The output on the air conditioning is not very strong. That’s the only reason I gave it four stars otherwise I would give it five.
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Best Bang For Your Buck, No doubt!
VWrline, 05/24/2020
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased preowned with 40k miles. I work in the auto industry (high line) and it drives just as smoothly as any luxury. Plenty of trunk room, very spacious seating & comfortable for guests. GREAT gas mileage, sharp looking vehicle. A little more power would have been nice, but can be tuned.
Best buy in Car Market
jon kirk, 01/16/2018
2017 Volkswagen Passat SE w/Technology 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
No generally a fan of FWD disposable cars / sedans but darn Passat has active electronic steering no torque steer, holds road better then my BMW's, 40 mpg on highway often overall 34mpg on long trip this weekend in and out of in city driving roomy comforable just right tech (blind spot monitoring and LED lights) Not sure how much i like active braking but likely to come in handy...had it trigger on a pothole going 30mpg but no harm would just recommend this as a car to consider no matter WHAT vehicle you have in mind. Better car then SUV's fold down seats give as much room as small SUV but a large car handles like a sports car...... just open your mind away from Jap and Korean disposable refrigerators and give it a look. Is a car would have fit in BMW's line up in 90's and early 2000's.... current BMW's just to fragile. Upgraded Audi from VW over automated gizmo and not as large..... hell of a car
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R-Line is Fine!
Homer, 03/24/2018
updated 04/03/2019
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have now put 36,000 miles on this car. I bought with 12K miles on it. I am an engineer car guy and pretty fussy about technology. I still love the car. The interior is really comfortable. Controls are logical, feel good and are well placed, except HVAC control symbols could be a lot larger. Love the carplay for music and the screen is nice and big. Sometimes the Carplay screen doesn't show my spotify or podcast info but still works. Can text by voice with Siri, which I love. The R-line has no sunroof or fog lamps. I didn't want a sunroof but the fog lights would be nice. One transmission shift point is a little off to me but overall I love the car. Nice acceleration for a 4 cylinder and gas mileage ranges between 30 and 35 mpg. I would have liked the brakes to stop a little easier but not awful. Update: Brakes had a recall and rotors were replaced and the brakes are great now! My only real complaint is that the transmission downshift at 30 mph is a little abrupt, should shift at a little lower RPM, in my opinion but this is really minor. This car is a screaming deal for the money! Go buy one.
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